History of Oceania

What did indentured servitude offer to people?

* Passage to the Americas: Indentured servitude offered a way for people from Europe to travel to the Americas, a journey that was otherwise very expensive and difficult.

* Land and opportunity: After completing their period of service, indentured servants were often given land and the opportunity to start their own farms.

* A chance for a new beginning: Indentured servitude offered people a chance to escape from poverty, crime, or other difficult circumstances in their home countries.

* Religious freedom: Many indentured servants were religious dissenters who were seeking a place where they could practice their faith freely.

* Education and training: Many indentured servants learned valuable skills and trades that they could use to support themselves after their period of service was over.