Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the English indenture system?
A. Contracts for indenture generally lasted four to five years.
B. The presence of indentured servants was a source of social unrest.
C. Most indentured servants received land upon completion of their contracts.
D. Female indentured servants constituted one-fourth of the total arrivals.
E. Female indentured servants were typically not allowed to marry while under contract.
Answer: C
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