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The Southern Colonies

Question 1 • FL-2100010-M/J United States History

In the 1600s, indentured servants in the southern colonies

Answer
A
almost always lost their freedom and eventually were forced into slavery against their will.
B
typically made enough money during their servitude to purchase a plot of land near the coast.
C
worked for several years in exchange for transportation to the Americas, food, and lodging.
D
worked their entire lives in exchange for transportation to the Americas, food, and lodging.

Explanation

Indentured servants agreed to work for a set term—often several years—in return for passage to the Americas and basic support such as food and lodging. After completing the term, they were legally free. So the correct choice is C, “worked for several years in exchange for transportation to the Americas, food, and lodging.”

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