Which of the Following Was NOT a Characteristic of the English

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the English indenture system?

• A) Most indentured servants received land upon completion of their contracts.
• B) Contracts for indenture generally lasted four to five years.
• C) The presence of indentured servants was a source of social unrest.
• D) Female indentured servants were typically not allowed to marry while under contract.
• E) Female indentured servants constituted one-fourth of the total arrivals.

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