HIST-1301 6007 1 United States History to 1877

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  1. Discuss the system of indentured servitude. In which colonies did this economic system take hold? Why was it used, or why did the colonies where it was used feel the need to use it? What type of people generally became indentured servants, and why was this situation an option for them? Did they have any rights? How long was the contract, and what type of work did they perform?
  2. Compare and contrast the climate and habitat of the Chesapeake (southern colonies) to the climate and habitat of New England. Discuss how and/or why these differences created such dissimilarities in the types of settlements for the two areas.

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Running head: INDENTURED SERVITUDE SYSTEM

INDENTURED SERVITUDE SYSTEM:
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INDENTURED SERVITUDE SYSTEM

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Throughout the 1600s, indentured servitude system was introduced in England due to
tremendous demand for labour in the plantations of cash crops including tobacco, rice and
indigo. This system operated to provide cheap labout to the Chesapeake by having slaves moved
across Atlantic where by headright system under which Virginia and Maryland provided
incentive...


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