Question

Highlight the methods used for recruitment of indentured labour in the 19th Century. Why has it

been described as a new system of slavery?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Indentured labour was described as a new system of slavery because: (i) Agents tempted the poor people by giving false information about the nature of work, living and working conditions, final destinations modes of travel, etc. (ii) Less willing workers were at time forcibly abducted by the agents.

Answer 2

Answer:

In the 19th century, hundreds of thousands of Indians and Chinese laborers went to work on plantations in mines and in mines and in road and railways construction projects around the world.