Explanation
Indentured servants were people who were working for another person for passage to the Americas. These people worked for a specific amount of time, for no pay. This was usually under contract. After their time was up, they received their freedom.
Evolution to Slavery
When indentured servants came to America they were given the land that was left over and not wanted. Indentured servitude slowly turned into slavery when one of the owners demanded their indentured servant become a slave.
This shows one of the contracts between a master and a person who wanted to become an indentured servant.
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This is a picture of indentured servants working.
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