Why Was Indentured Servitude Necessary for the Prosperity of the Chesapeake

question 12

Multiple Choice

Why was indentured servitude necessary for the prosperity of the Chesapeake colonies?

• A)It allowed people to practice freely whatever religion they wanted.
• B)England could get rid of undesirable citizens.
• C)There was a shortage of laborers.
• D)Nobody wanted to move to the colonies due to the continuous attacks by Native Americans.
• E)Cotton was very labor intensive, and a cheap source of labor was needed to maximize profits.

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