Yes, typically 7 years, during which the master was able to vote in such a way as to retain power and make it difficult or impossible for newcomers to become property owners. Perhaps we can see powerful people doing the same today, which is why the working class have been such strong supporters of Trump. They've been on the wrong side the trends for some time now.
But, as you say, they were indentured, And articles of indenture--unless I am wrong--specified a time length of the servitude.
Yes, typically 7 years, during which the master was able to vote in such a way as to retain power and make it difficult or impossible for newcomers to become property owners. Perhaps we can see powerful people doing the same today, which is why the working class have been such strong supporters of Trump. They've been on the wrong side the trends for some time now.