Question

Why was indentured servitude introduced in the colonies?

A.) local laborers were unreliable

B.) It was a cost-effective way of hiring labor to work on large plantations.

C.) indentured servants were highly skilled in cultivating cash crops such as tobacco.

D.) The colonists wanted to display the power of their wealth and status.

Answer 1

b

Step-by-step explanation:

It was a cost-effective way of hiring labor to work on large plantations.

Answer 2

Heyo, your answer would be B.) It was a cost-effective way of hiring labor to work on large plantations.