Slavery and indentured servitude were both forms of labor which were used in colonial America. How were indentured servants different from slaves?

A.

Indentured servants did not perform manual labor.

B.

Indentured servants could hire slaves to do their work.

C.

Indentured servants earned higher wages than slaves.

D.

Indentured servants were freed after a set number of years.

D. Indentured servants were freed after a set number of years.

Explanation:

Indentured servitude was a form of cheap labor that was very common in colonial America. The settler had a lot of lands to take care of but they did not have people to take care of it. So they developed the system of indentured servitude to attract people and workers.

The servants went to America and worked on the land in exchange for the passage, room, board, lodging and freedom dues. They did not have a lot of liberties but they had a few rights and more protection than a normal slave would have.

After they worked a certain amount of time the servants received their freedom package, some of them even were able to rise and become a part of the colonial elite.

D. Indentured servants didn't have money to move to America, so they made a deal to work for a set amount of years as a "loan." They would be free to go off on their own after their servitude was finished.