Why would a land owner rather use slaves the indentured servants?

Landowners may prefer slaves over indentured servants because slaves were considered property and could be bought, sold, and inherited, providing a more stable and long-term labor force. Slaves also had fewer legal rights and freedoms compared to indentured servants, who could negotiate for better conditions or leave after a set period. Furthermore, the racialized system of slavery made it easier to control and exploit enslaved individuals without the same level of backlash or resistance.