How were indentured servants different from slaves?(1 point)

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slaves were paid a small wage and indentured servants were forced to work for no money.
slaves were paid a small wage and indentured servants were forced to work for no money.

Indentured servants earned wages but slaves did not
Indentured servants earned wages but slaves did not

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.
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.

Indentured servants worked indefinitely and slaves agreed to work for five years in exchange for freedom at the end of the five years
Indentured servants worked indefinitely and slaves agreed to work for five years in exchange for freedom at the end of the five years

Answer 1

The correct response is:

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.

This accurately describes the fundamental differences between indentured servitude and slavery. Indentured servants entered into a contract to work for a specific number of years with the promise of land or tools after their service, while slaves were not given any such options and were considered property for life.