COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM
COLONIALISM AND ITS ANALYSIS
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working for someone other than themselves
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working for a contracted period of time
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working on large plantations
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working primarily in the south
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Detailed explanation-1: -A person became an indentured servant by borrowing money and then voluntarily agreeing to work off the debt during a specified term. In some societies indentured servants probably differed little from debt slaves (i.e., persons who initially were unable to pay off obligations and thus were forced to work…
Detailed explanation-2: -Despite some similarities to enslavement, indentured servants ultimately attained their freedom once they completed their contract, while enslaved people were permanently denied their freedom unless they could obtain the means to purchase themselves or successfully escape.
Detailed explanation-3: -A servant in Bible times was one who voluntarily chose to serve another. A slave was one taken against his will and forced to serve.
Detailed explanation-4: -Indenture contracts were written between British agents and Ridgely indenture purchasers. All indentures were bought for only a limited time. Non-convict servants served terms of 4 to 6 years, while convicts had to serve at least 7 years.