What was the 'headright system'?

A. paid passage to the Americas

B. fifty acres of land in return for bringing a servant over to the English colonies

C. All indentured servants were next in line for their masters' land

D. Powerful lords granted vassals control of land

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11 December, 06:56

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Einstein · Answer 1

Fifty acres of land in return for bringing a servant over to the English colonies

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Rylie Huber 11 December, 07:18

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B would be the right answer

What was the 'headright system'?A. paid passage to the AmericasB. fifty acres of land in return for bringing a servant over to the English coloniesC. All indentured servants were next in line for their masters' landD. Powerful lords granted vassals control of land