What type of person would you expect to have the shortest indenture?
A)13 year-old male craftsman who went to New England.
B)22 year-old male laborer who went to the West Indies.
C)20 year-old male farm worker went to the South.
D)21 year-old male carpenter who worked in the West Indies.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Younger individuals were often given shorter indenture terms as they were thought to be more malleable and easier to train. Additionally, craftsmen typically had skills that were in high demand, making their labor more valuable and allowing them to negotiate shorter indenture contracts.

What Type of Person Would You Expect to Have the Shortest