The key difference between indentured servants and slaves is that slaves will work throughout their lifetimes, whereas indentured servants were allowed to enjoy their freedom after working for a few years. Indentured servants are often willing to work for a certain amount of time, up to six years, in exchange for something of value, almost always land. Unlike slaves, indentured servants are not considered property, therefore they cannot be sold to other parties. "The most wanted source" mentions how the slaves ran away in each advertisement, this is due to the reason that slaves were forced to work. Slaves are not given their freedom, causing them to remain slaves until their owner releases them. This quote shows the severe hardships that slaves face compared to indentured servants. Their liberty is stripped away from them, that's what the rest of their life is like.