Indentured servitude (1619-1800) (jan 1, 1670 – jan 1, 1800)
Description:
Indentured servants were men and women who signed a contract (also known as an indenture or a covenant) by which they agreed to work for a certain number of years in exchange for transportation to Virginia and, once they arrived, food, clothing, and shelter.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1670
jan 1, 1800
~ 130 years