US History Writing Assignment 1<\/p>\n
Write a short essay (2 pages typed and double spaced, font size 12) on the prompt below. Your essay should include references to at least 3 sources excluding our text book and class discussions. The sources can be websites, books, videos, images, interviews, etc. All sources must be documented on a work cited\/consulted page. Your paper will be evaluated with the rubric on our class page.<\/p>\n
Why was indentured servitude brought to the colonies and why was it ultimately replaced with slavery in the Southern colonies?<\/p>\n
Your essay should examine the nature of indentured servitude as it existed in the colonies, especially Virginia. Other thoughts\/questions to consider as you research and write your answer: Why was indentured servitude needed? Why would someone sign up to be an indentured servant? What happened\/could happen at the end of the contract for the servants and masters? What differences between slaves and indentured servants made slavery a more sustainable system? How did society accept slavery?<\/p>\n
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