Question

read the passage from sugar changed the world. workers could not leave the plantation unless they had a pass. and if they did decide to explore on their own, without permission, they could be thrown in jail, sentenced to hard labor, or lose some of their hard - earned wages. a charge of \idling\ in the fields could result in the loss of a whole week’s wages. worse, if they dared rebel or protest, their contract could be transferred to another estate. and there were still complaints of flogging or mysterious deaths. life, as the historian hugh tinker noted, was like being a prisoner on parole. which question does this passage answer most effectively? ○ who was hugh tinker, and what did he study? ○ what did the indians’ contracts specify? ○ what was life actually like for indentured indians? ○ what kind of work did the indians do on plantations?

Explanation:

The passage describes the restrictions, punishments, and harsh conditions faced by indentured Indian workers on plantations, such as movement restrictions, wage loss, and mistreatment. This directly relates to the question about what life was like for them. The other options are not addressed: Hugh Tinker is only mentioned briefly, the passage doesn't detail contract specifications, and it focuses on living conditions not work type.

Answer:

C. What was life actually like for indentured Indians?