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How does indentureship differ from enslavement?

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Indentured servitude and enslavement differ in a few ways:

Freedom

Indentured servants were granted freedom after completing their contract. Enslaved people were not free unless they could purchase their freedom or escape.

Contract

Indentured servitude was a contract between two parties. Slavery was involuntary.

Rights

Indentured servants had more rights than slaves. Slaves had fewer or no rights.

Origin

Indentured servants were born free. Slaves were not free and their children were also slaves.

Step-by-step explanation:

Despite some similarities to enslavement, indentured servants ultimately attained their freedom once they completed their contract, while enslaved people were permanently denied their freedom unless they could obtain the means to purchase themselves or successfully escape.

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