indentured servant (jan 1, 1700 – jan 1, 1820)
Description:
Individuals, primarily in the 17th and 18th-century American colonies, who signed contracts (indentures) to work unpaid for a set number of years (usually 4–7) in exchange for passage, food, and shelter.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1700
jan 1, 1820
~ 120 years