What happened to indentured servants in the southern colonies during the 1600s?

A - They almost always lost their freedom and eventually were forced into slavery against their will.

B - They typically made enough money during their servitude to purchase a plot of land near the coast.

C - They worked for several years in exchange for transportation to the Americas, food, and lodging.

D - They worked their entire lives in exchange for transportation to the Americas, food, and lodging.

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Baylee Dickerson

11 March, 22:31

What happened to indentured servants in the southern colonies during the 1600s?

A - They almost always lost their freedom and eventually were forced into slavery against their will.

B - They typically made enough money during their servitude to purchase a plot of land near the coast.

C - They worked for several years in exchange for transportation to the Americas, food, and lodging.

D - They worked their entire lives in exchange for transportation to the Americas, food, and lodging.

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Darien Johnson · Answer 1

C - They worked for several years in exchange for transportation to the Americas, food, and lodging.

Good Morning!

These individuals ended up trapped by their cost-takers and had to work to pay for their food, transportation and other costs. They would hardly make money to buy land near the coast, since these were the most expensive land. Hugs!