WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The main difference between indentured servants and slaves is that indentured servants worked for another only for a set period of time while slaves worked throughout their lifetime for their masters. Both indentured servants and slaves worked for others without receiving any payment.

Detailed explanation-2: -Indentured servitude differed from slavery in that it was a form of debt bondage, meaning it was an agreed upon term of unpaid labor that usually paid off the costs of the servant’s immigration to America. Indentured servants were not paid wages but they were generally housed, clothed, and fed.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The key difference between indentured servants from Europe and slaves from Africa in the New World colonies was that indentured servants had a means to attain freedom, whereas African slaves did not.

Detailed explanation-4: -Slavery is when someone actually owns you like a piece of property. Servitude is similar to slavery-you might live on the person’s premises, work for them and be unable to leave, but they don’t own you. Forced labour means you are forced to do work that you have not agreed to, under the threat of punishment.

Detailed explanation-5: -Servants typically worked four to seven years in exchange for passage, room, board, lodging and freedom dues. While the life of an indentured servant was harsh and restrictive, it wasn’t slavery. There were laws that protected some of their rights.