Answers.com > Wiki Answers > Categories > History, Politics & Society > Society and Civilization > Slavery > How was being a slave different from being an indentured servant?

How was being a slave different from being an indentured servant?

In: Slavery, The Difference Between [Edit categories]

Answer:

An indentured servant is someone is doing work by his/her own wish and a slave is someone who is forced to work.

Contributor:

Gurvinder

First answer by Gurvinder Singh Kular. Last edit by Gurvinder Singh Kular. Contributor trust: 0 [recommend contributor ]. Question popularity: 0 [recommend question].

[report abuse]

Can you answer these Slavery questions?

	When was slavery finally abolished in french colonies?	Answer it!
	How did slaves worship?	Answer it!
	What were three ways that enslaves people resisted slavery?	Answer it!
	What compromise stated that slaves would count as part of a person for taxes and representation compromise stated that slaves would count as part of a person for taxes and representation?	Answer it!
	What would happen if a mixed race was born into a black plantation?	Answer it!

How is being an indentured servant different from being a slave?
An indentured servant contracts to work for a fixed period of time, typically three to seven years, in exchange for transportation, food, clothing, lodging and other necessities during that agreed...
How was being a slave in the north different from being a slave in the south?
ahahahaha i love speedway
How were slaves different from indentured servants?
yes, indentured slaves were people who were willing to work for a person if they pay for their "voyage". This refers to when Europeans first began coming to America. Poor people couldn't pay their...
What is the difference in slaves being sold and slaves being let?
To sell a slave, the ownership or title was transferred to the new owner, who gained all rights under the slavery laws. To "let" is to lend (a term still applied to the lease of boarding rooms),...
How was a slave different than an indentured servant?
Indentured servants went to the colonies deliberately. They worked for a set amount of time in exchange for passage. After their contracted time was over they were free to do as they pleased.Slaves...