This paper, which should focus on indentured servitude in 17th century Virginia (but should also use examples from the Caribbean and other colonies) shows how the harsh discipline on indentured servants was similar to the discipline used to control slaves later in the century. Examples could be controlling servants (not allowing women to be pregnant, not allowing servants to leave the plantation, extending contracts), beatings, even killings that were justified in court.This paper, which should focus on indentured servitude in 17th century Virginia (but should also use examples from the Caribbean and other colonies) shows how the harsh discipline on indentured servants was similar to the discipline used to control slaves later in the century. Examples could be controlling servants (not allowing women to be pregnant, not allowing servants to leave the plantation, extending contracts), beatings, even killings that were justified in court.