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What is one difference between indentured servants and slaves?

Indentured servants had to sign a contract.
Indentured servants were freed after a certain period of time.
Slaves were considered property of their owner.
Slaves were given no money for their work.

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The difference is that Indentured servants had to sign a contract and were paid with food, clothing and training. While slaves weren't getting any of this treatment at all
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