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What did the headright system do

The Headright system began in the US state of Virginia.

The Headright system tried to solve the labor shortage problem. It was also a way to attract new colonists. Immigrant colonists were given one headright and could receive one more for each passage they paid for an additional immigrant.

The Headright system also led to too much distribution of land, increasing the tension between the Native Americans and the colonists. It also let to the increase of indentured servitude and slavery.

What was the joint stock company that started Virginia

the London stock company was a 'joint' stock company with the Virginia stock company

How did the Jamestown colony make money for the Virginia Company

Growing and selling tobacco

What was a common consequence of Sir Edwin Sandys system of indentured servitude

The death of many servants

Which European explorer conquered the Inca empire

Franciso Pizzaro.

What was the goal of the first settlers in New England

Religious freedom

Where did Columbus think he was on the 33rd day of his journey

The Indian Sea

What problem arose because Jamestown colonists started looking for gold as soon as they arrived

they ran out of food

What helped Columbus convince Queen Isabella to pay for his voyage

Spain had many soldiers available to help it profit from exploration.

Which area was settled mostly by entire families

plymouth

What order did European nations founded settlements in North America

Spain, England, The Netherlands

What happened as a result of Columbus coming to American continents

what happened as a result of columbus coming to american continents

Objects such as wool blankets and skills such as horsemanship among Plains Indian tribes are examples of the Columbian Exchange causing what

Objects such as wool blankets and skills such as horsemanship among plains Indian Tribes are examples of the Colombian exchange causing cultural changes.
Cultural Change
cultural change

Which term describes the idea that historical events shape the way people view themselves

History as common memory

I came to trade furs I am married to a Native American woman Montreal is where I buy furs and ship them home who am I

(APEX) France

Which of these is a modern day result of the Spanish colonization of the Americas

Most people south of the United States still speak Spanish

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