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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 goal of many of the first settlers to Jamestown

The 104 men were sent by the London company to find gold for the investors who sent them.

The navigation acts supported the idea that the role of colonies was to provide england

The navigation act is the support the role of colonies. This was supported by England.

An indentured servant brought to Jamestown and other colonies was given freedom once what

Once the servant worked for the full length of their contract.

Sir Edwin Sandys' plan for getting more labor to Jamestown included attracting women to the colony promoting indentured servitude and

Answer this q Sir Edwin Sandys' plan for getting more labor to Jamestown included attracting women to the colony, promoting indentured servitude, and:

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