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Which of the following explains the purpose of the headright system in British colonies?

It encouraged settlers to come to the New World.
It helped establish a series of large, religious communities.
It created a system of government upon arrival to the New World.
It allowed women and slaves to be able to own land in the New World.

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I think the answer would either be B or D
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I think the answer is the second choice, b

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