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The Southern Colonies

Question 16 • WV-US Studies

Which of the following is a difference between indentured servants and enslaved people?

Answer
A
They worked under harsh conditions.
B
They were shipped from another country.
C
They had a contract to work for a limited number of years.

Explanation

Indentured servants agreed to work for a set period, usually in exchange for passage, room, or other support. When that limited term ended, they were legally free. Enslaved people were held in bondage indefinitely, so the distinguishing feature is the contract for a limited number of years.

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