Indentured servitude and slavery kept America’s labor system alive and well for centuries. According to the articles, these practices similar in uses of involuntary labor forces and the faith families endure of separation while being purchased. The difference lies in the time of service, as an indentured servant has a set amount of time while slavery is lifelong. The forms of punishment also differ and the interest level of states and citizen to keep the system of slavery afloat. These documents gave personal ties to both forms involuntary labor from both sides, shedding light on a system that American once relied on so heavily.
