Indentured servants were cheaper to employers compared to slaves.
What are the pros and cons of indentured servitude for the employer
Indentured servants signed a contract for 7 years so employers got their labor for that time for free.
In most countries, indentured servitude is illegal because it can involve forced labor and exploitation. It is important to check the specific laws and regulations in your region to understand the legality of such arrangements.
The Headright System! Indentured Servitude
The headright system. :)
Slaves replaced indentured servants as a system of labor in many colonies in the Americas. Indentured servants were individuals who worked in exchange for passage to the Americas and eventual freedom, while slaves were forced into lifelong servitude without hope of freedom.
Indentured servitude
Delaware colony relied on both indentured servitude and slavery as labor sources. Indentured servants were used in the early years of the colony, with many eventually gaining their freedom. However, as the demand for labor increased, the colony turned to slavery as a more permanent workforce.
The Headright System! Indentured Servitude
all of the colonies had indentured servitude and i think people still do it
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