Indentured Servants vs Slaves

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Which of the following statements is true about indentured servants and slaves?

  • Indentured servants were taken against their will, while slaves agreed to work.
  • Indentured servants were considered property, while slaves were not.
  • Indentured servants and slaves both came from Africa.
  • Indentured servants and slaves both agreed to work knowing they would be free after a certain period of time. (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a difference between indentured servants and slaves?

  • Indentured servants were not thought of as property, while slaves were.
  • Slaves were white, and indentured servants were black. (correct)
  • Slaves came from Africa; indentured servants came from Europe.
  • Indentured servants agreed to work, knowing they would be free after seven years. Slaves were taken against their will with no hope of freedom.

Where did indentured servants and slaves come from?

  • Indentured servants came from Africa, while slaves came from Europe.
  • Indentured servants and slaves both came from Europe.
  • Indentured servants and slaves both came from Africa.
  • Indentured servants came from Europe, while slaves came from Africa. (correct)

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