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Henry lives in fifteenth-century England. He is bound to the land but does not own it. He works the land but must give a portion of his harvest to the landowner. In return, he receives protection from bandits and thieves. Henry is a _________.

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Serf.

Step-by-step explanation:

Serfdom is, under feudalism, a type of manorialism, servitude. Just like Henry, a serf is bound to the land but does not own it. He works the land but must give a portion of his harvest to the landowner. In return, he receives protection from bandits and thieves. It's a condition of debt for indentured servitude.

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