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Compare And Contrast Byrd And Richard Fethorne

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William Byrd and Richard Frethorne were two men living in the North American colonies during the 1600 and1700’s. William Byrd was a wealthy and respected plantation owner in Virginia, while during the same time period Richard Frethorne was living as a very poor indentured servant in Virginia. Even though the two lifestyles these men lived were complete opposites and have many differences, they share many common issues. William Byrd and Richard Frethorne lived two very different lives. Byrd was a very wealthy plantation owner that often times showed off his money. In his free time, Byrd played games such as cricket and billiards which were games he played with other men. When these games were played, wagers were often put into play alongside these games. Frethorne was a very poor indentured servant that often was in need of many necessities. Frethorne does not have clothes of his own besides one old suit that is falling apart. He only owned one pair of shoes, one pair of stockings, one cap, and only two collars. While Frethorne is struggling for survival Byrd is living the high life with money to spend. …show more content…

Both of these men were faced with challenges such as sickness and disease. Byrd’s plantation had a sickness going around his family and his slaves; this sickness caused 17 deaths. On the plantation that Frethorne worked for a disease was spreading which caused more than half of their population to die. Both of these men were faced with financial issues at least once in their lives. Byrd suffered a financial loss after Captain Morgan’s ship sank due to a storm. Frethorne was faced with financial issues as well because he was living as an indentured servant and had little to no money. Both of these men have gone through some of the same issues, whether it be issues they face their entire life or for a short period in their

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