Whether the Africans knew what they were being signed up for, the fact remains that for 4 decades they were able to complete the indenture period and claim land prescribed by law and the papers they had. Also, having read some Irish and English history, it is clear the Protestant Cromwell was happy to banish Catholic Irish to the Colonies as indentured servants, or transported for life. I imagine those transported were not happy about it, but whether African or European. I imagine the alternative was imprisonment or even execution. It was important to have that document so you would be free at the end of the time written and receive the benefits of land and tools that were specified therein.
Amazing!
Whether the Africans knew what they were being signed up for, the fact remains that for 4 decades they were able to complete the indenture period and claim land prescribed by law and the papers they had.
Utterly amazing!