Question

Why did many English come to America as indentured servants? A. They were very religious and wanted freedom to worship. B. They were often poor and illiterate and needed work. C. They were guaranteed a free college education. D. They received 50 acres of free land upon arrival.

Answer 1

the answer is B :D for many English people, it was way too expensive to pay for passage on a ship to sail over to America and start over. becoming an indentured servant allowed them to sail over for free, and guaranteed work for a few years before they were freed and allowed to make a life for themselves.