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In 1640, 3 indentured servants ran away from their servitude. When they were captured and punished, only the black man, John Punch, was sentenced with life-long servitude. True False

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In 1640, 3 indentured servants ran away from their servitude. When they were captured and punished, only the black man, John Punch, was sentenced with life-long servitude.

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