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Introduction of Indentured Servitude Fact-Matching Game

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Explore the history of the 1600s with our new game, “Indentured Servitude: A Fact-Matching Adventure!” Dive into the world of indentured servitude and uncover the harsh realities faced by those who were bound by labor contracts during this time period.

  • Experience the struggles of indentured servants as they worked to pay off their debts
  • Learn about the economic and social factors that led to the use of indentured servitude
  • Discover the impact of indentured servitude on the development of early American colonies

Game Details: a fact-matching game where you piece together important information fragments. Use spells for hints and extra time!

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  • Indentured servitude became widespread in the 1600s as a means of labor in the American colonies.
  • Indentured servants were individuals who exchanged several years of labor in return for passage to the colonies.
  • Many indentured servants were young men and women from England seeking better opportunities in the colonies.
  • The demand for indentured servants in the colonies increased as the tobacco industry flourished.
  • Indentured servants signed contracts known as indentures, which bound them to work for a specific period of time, usually around 4-7 years.
  • Indentured servants were subjected to strict rules and harsh treatment by their masters.
  • Some indentured servants were treated as property and were bought and sold like slaves.
  • Indentured servants faced difficult living conditions and often suffered from malnutrition and disease.
  • Indentured servitude provided a cheap source of labor for the colonies, as masters only had to cover the cost of passage.
  • Many indentured servants did not survive their contracted period due to the harsh conditions and high mortality rates.
  • The legal status of indentured servants varied, with some having limited rights and others being treated as property.
  • Indentured servitude played a significant role in the development of the American colonies' economy and labor force.
  • Some indentured servants successfully completed their contracts and went on to become landowners and members of society.
  • Indentured servitude declined in the late 1600s as the demand for labor shifted towards African slaves.
  • The introduction of indentured servitude laid the foundation for the later institution of slavery in the American colonies.
  • Indentured servants often faced limited opportunities for social mobility and were trapped in a cycle of servitude.
  • The majority of indentured servants were white, but there were also Native American and African indentured servants.
  • Indentured servitude was a way for individuals to escape poverty and gain a chance at a better life in the colonies.
  • The conditions of indentured servitude varied depending on the location and the specific master.
  • Indentured servants played a crucial role in the development of industries like agriculture, construction, and trade in the colonies.

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