they agreed to work five years to pay back the cost of their passage to America
they left for FASHION ECONOMY
A slave owner would likely prefer to use slaves, as they have no restrictions on their labor and are considered property. Indentured servants have contracts with set terms and conditions, making them less controllable compared to slaves.
A landowner may prefer slaves over indentured servants because slaves were considered property for life, providing a long-term and potentially more cost-effective labor source compared to indentured servants who were only bound for a fixed period. Slaves were also seen as having less legal rights and were less likely to challenge their owners, giving landowners more control over their workforce.
Yes, indentured servants were typically poor individuals who agreed to work under a contract for a certain period of time in exchange for passage to a new country or other benefits. They often faced harsh conditions and limited opportunities for advancement.