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Characteristics Of An Indentured Servant

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The New World presented itself as a new start for many immigrants native to the British Empire. Many immigrants had their voyage paid by a master, the immigrant would become an indentured servant to repay debt. The servant would be provided with shelter while performing labor for their masters. Five years was the average length of servitude. After five years of service, the servant would gain their freedom. Servitude was not easy for every servant, especially since cruel treatment of servants was not uncommon. Captain Bradnox was notorious for his harsh treatment of his servants. He was known to beat and starve his servants, along with his wife, Mistress Bradnox. "Thomas Watson, another servant, died under the circumstances that made it

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