Question

There is a low demand for jobs in Europe. This led me to sign a contract to work for seven years to pay off the cost for my voyage to the New World. Which of the following best describes me? Choose one answer. a. a British indentured servant Correct b. an African slave c. a Spanish conquistador d. a French fur trapper

Answer 1

British indentured servant

Answer 2

The correct answer is A) British indentured servant.

The statement that describes me is British indentured servant.

When a person borrowed money, it volunteer to work off its dent during a period according to the amount of money he received. People signed a contract to work for people for a fixed time. When the worker finished its job, the owner liberated the worked and depending on his work, discipline, and loyalty, the worker could receive a portion of land. This kind of work was common in Europe and the American colonies. Years later it was forbidden because it was considered as a form of slavery.