In colonial America, immigrants were transported to the new world "on credit" by the captain of the ship, who then sold their services to wealthy colonists who paid their passage. In return, these immigrants worked for a specified period of time and were known as ________ or ________.

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The term "indentured servants" refers to the system of labor in which immigrants were brought to America on credit and worked for a specified period of time to pay off their debt. "Bonded laborers" is another term that could accurately describe this system, though it is not as commonly used. The other answer choices are incorrect.

In Colonial America, Immigrants Were Transported to the New World