How are indentured servants different from slaves?
A. Slaves were paid a small wage and indentured servants were forced to work for no money.
B. Indentured servants agreed to work for no money in exchange for land in tools after a certain period of time while slaves were forced to work indefinitely
C. Indentured servants worked, and definitely enslaved agreed to work for five years and exchange for freedom at the end of the five years.
D. Indentured servants earned wages but slaves did not.
B. Indentured servants agreed to work for no money in exchange for land and tools after a certain period of time while slaves were forced to work indefinitely.
B. Indentured servants agreed to work for no money in exchange for land and tools after a certain period of time while slaves were forced to work indefinitely.
To determine the correct answer to this question, we need to understand the differences between indentured servants and slaves.
Indentured servants were individuals who voluntarily entered into a contract, known as an indenture, with another person. This contract typically stipulated that the indentured servant would work for the person who owned the contract (often referred to as the master) for a certain period of time, usually between four to seven years. In exchange for their labor, indentured servants would receive passage to a new country, such as the American colonies, as well as food, clothing, and shelter during their term of service. At the end of the contract, the indentured servant would usually be granted freedom and might receive a small parcel of land, tools, or other benefits as part of their agreement.
On the other hand, slaves were individuals who were considered the property of another person and were forced to work without consent or compensation. Slavery was typically based on race or ethnicity, and enslaved individuals were often bought, sold, and inherited by others. Slaves did not have the opportunity to enter into voluntary contracts and were subject to involuntary servitude for life, or until they managed to escape or gain emancipation.
Based on this information, we can determine that the correct answer is B. Indentured servants agreed to work for no money in exchange for land and tools after a certain period of time, while slaves were forced to work indefinitely.