Migrants to British colonies in the Americas who paid for passage by agreeing to work for a set term ranging from four to seven years were called:

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Indentured servants were individuals who agreed to work for a set term in exchange for passage to the British colonies in the Americas. This system was widely used in the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly in the Chesapeake Bay region, where labor-intensive tobacco cultivation drove a need for a large workforce. These individuals were not slaves, as they had agreed to a set term of service, and could potentially earn their freedom at the end of their term. The other answer choices are not accurate descriptions of this system.

Migrants to British Colonies in the Americas Who Paid for Passage