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Why did Virginia transition from indentured servants to slave labor?
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In your judgment what were the benefits and drawbacks of using indentured servants for labor in Virginia?
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How long did indentured servants sign labor contracts?
Usually 4-7 Years but it can vary depending on the contract giver
What led to slavery in the British colonies?
The British Colonies originally used indentured servants for their labor needs. A series of rebellions by the servants led the colonists to the conclusion that indentured service is dangerous, unreliable, and inefficient. In their search for a new source of labor, they chose the Africans over the Indians for fear of not being able to catch runaway natives due to their knowledge of the terrain.
Why did slavery replace indentured servitude as the main form of plantation labor in the southern colonies?
There was a large monopoly on the capturing of slaves in Africa and their subsequent transport and delivery by the Royal African Company; during this time, indentured servants were cheaper, and thus more desirable, than slaves. When this monopoly was dissolved by competitors, the competition for the market drove the price of slaves down below the price of indentured servants. This was exaggerated in the south because of the need for mass amounts of human labor in the harvesting of crops and other unskilled labor.
What was convict labor used for?
convict labor was used for everything that needed labor,from laoding boat, clearing feilds.working on roads al the way up servants in homes
Who did Virginia rely on its labor in its initial years as a colony?
In its initial years as a colony, Virginia had indentured servants. They relied on these indentured servants for most of the labor in the early years.
What group comprised the main labor in Virginia in the 1600's?
Indentured servants.
These servants sold their labor for passage?
indentured. now finish your homework! >:(
What labor was in Maryland?
Indentured servants, convict labor, slave labor.
Which was a factor in Virginia colonists' decision to use slave labor?
there were not enough indentured servants to meet the demands
What did the indentured servants receive for their labor?
nothing
In large part who filled the growing labor needs of the economy of the middle colonies?
Indentured Servants. :)
In your judgment what were the benefits and drawbacks of using indentured servants for labor in Virginia?
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What were labor choices in the southern colonies?
Slaves Indentured Servants
Who filled the labor needs of the middle colonies?
Indentured Servants
Who provided labor for the farms?
Labor for the farms was mainly provided by slaves and indentured servants.
What was the first source of labor in the New World?
Indentured servants, and then slaves.
