kentuck
(1000+ posts)
Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
|
Wed Mar-09-05 10:37 AM
Original message |
What were "indentured servants"? |
|
It is my understanding that they ordered to work for their "masters" for up to seven years when they came to this country. Many escaped into the mountains and other parts of the country to keep from being "slaves". British law required debtors to work for seven years, like in the Old Testament, until they repaid their debts. But what does that have to do with the present, huh?
|