How were indentured servants different from slaves? A. Slaves were paid a small wage and indentured servants were forced to work for new money B. 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 C. Indentured servants worked indefinitely and slaves agreed to work for 5 years in exchange for freedom at the end of the 5 years D. Indentured servants eared wages but slaves did not

Answer 1

The correct answer is: B. 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 typically signed a contract to work for a specific number of years (usually 4 to 7) in exchange for passage to a new land, as well as basic necessities and, upon completion of their service, often land or tools to help them start their own lives. In contrast, enslaved individuals were forced to work without any compensation or agreements for freedom, and their servitude was permanent and hereditary.