Indentured Servants

question 35

Multiple Choice

Indentured servants

• A) made up at least 70 percent of the migrants to the Chesapeake during the colonial period.
• B) proved resilient to the demanding climate of the Chesapeake.
• C) usually remained servants for life.
• D) came in increasing numbers as England's economy grew ever more rapidly.
• E) typically spoke a different language than their masters and practiced different faiths.

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Definitions:

American Shores

A phrase denoting the coasts of the United States, often used in discussions about immigration and exploration.

Chesapeake Affair

A significant diplomatic conflict in 1807 between the United Kingdom and the United States, arising from the British navy's attack on the American ship USS Chesapeake.

Embargo Act

Historical legislation aimed at prohibiting trade between a specific country and others, often used as a tool of foreign policy.

American Merchant

A term referring to individuals or businesses engaged in the trade or commerce of goods, services, or commodities in the United States.