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.
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What was the joint stock company that started Virginia
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the London stock company was a 'joint' stock company with the
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What was the goal of the first settlers in New England
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Religious freedom
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What caused an increase in the number of slaves in the northern English colonies
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Fewer indentured servants arrived as conditions in europe
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What was exchanged between the old and new worlds caused the pilgrims to notice the abandoned farms and food upon their arrival in 1620
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smallpox
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What was one result of the navigation acts-
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One result of the navigation acts was that the colonists could
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Sir Edwin Sandys' plan for getting more labor to Jamestown included attracting women to the colony promoting indentured servitude and
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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: