Mita refers to a labor system used during the Inca Empire, which required indigenous communities to provide a certain number of laborers for public works and agricultural projects. This system was adapted by the Spanish colonial authorities in Peru, transforming it into a means of extracting labor for mining and agricultural production, often leading to severe exploitation and harsh conditions for workers. The mita system played a significant role in the legal status and labor exploitation of indigenous peoples during the colonial period.
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