Question

why nineteenth century is described as a new system of slavery

Answer 1

(i) The poor labours recruited as indentured labours were often cheated by the agents and employers alike.

(ii) Some were forcibly taken, while some were not even told of their final destinations.

(iii) They were treated miserably. Such practices led some historians to refer to it as ‘a new system of slavery.’

Answer 2

i) The poor labours recruited as indentured labours were often cheated by the agents and employers alike.

(ii) Some were forcibly taken, while some were not even told of their final destinations.

(iii) They were treated miserably. Such practices led some historians to refer to it as ‘a new system of slavery