The new laws abolished compulsory personal service for all Indians except those over 18 years of age who had been captured in the war between 1608 and 1610. The slave labor system was replaced with forced tribute by the Indians to the Spanish. However, the total amount of work required of the Indians was reduced, and forced labor in mines was abolished, reflecting the transition from mine labor to agriculture in the colony. Tribute was based on the location of residence for Indians, with higher tributes required by those living in La Serena, Santiago, Chillán, and Concepcion, slightly less for those in Cuyo, while much less in the poor provinces of Chiloé. Wages were also set by region. The tasa also established a mit'a system requiring male members of an encomienda to serve as mitayos for a portion of the year during which they were required to serve the colonial government.[1]
