Asked by curly kayla on Jun 12, 2024

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During the seventeenth century, indentured servants

A) made up less than one-third of English settlers in America.
B) had to surrender their freedom for a minimum of ten years to come to the colonies.
C) had a great deal of trouble acquiring land.
D) had to pay half of the fare to get them to the New World.
E) were almost entirely Irish.

Indentured Servants

Individuals who worked under a contract for a set period of time, without wages, in exchange for transportation, food, and lodging.

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Sherlene Mae SegreJun 12, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Indentured servants often faced significant challenges in acquiring land after their period of servitude ended. This was due to various factors, including economic conditions, the scarcity of available land, and competition with wealthier settlers and landowners.