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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

What was the goal of the first settlers in New England

Religious freedom

What caused an increase in the number of slaves in the northern English colonies

Fewer indentured servants arrived as conditions in europe improved.

What was exchanged between the old and new worlds caused the pilgrims to notice the abandoned farms and food upon their arrival in 1620

smallpox

What was one result of the navigation acts-

One result of the navigation acts was that the colonists could only sell their products in England.

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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