What was the main appeal of the indenture contract for someone looking for work?

It was the best way to avoid being taken into the military.

The agreement often included training for a specific skill or craft.

It was a short time period compared to the amount of money exchanged.

The contract usually included extra compensation for the servant's family.

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Marilyn Kline

1 August, 23:16

What was the main appeal of the indenture contract for someone looking for work?

It was the best way to avoid being taken into the military.

The agreement often included training for a specific skill or craft.

It was a short time period compared to the amount of money exchanged.

The contract usually included extra compensation for the servant's family.

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Deandre Henson · Answer 1

The main appeal for the indenture contract for someone looking for work was that it was short time period compared to the amount of money exchanged. When people started sailing over the "New World", young people who have enough money would ask people or specifically rich families to work for families for no pay.