Convicts who were transported from Britain to American colonies to be sold to private individuals to act as servants for a period of time were:
A)Walnut servants.
B)hulk servants.
C)indentured servants.
D)penitentiary servants.

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These convicts were known as indentured servants, as they entered into a contract (indenture) with the private individual who purchased them, agreeing to work for them for a set period of time in exchange for their passage to the colonies.

Convicts Who Were Transported from Britain to American Colonies to Be