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How many acres of land could the head of a family receive under the headright system? A. 1,000 acres B. 2,000 acres C. 2,500 acres D. 5,000 acres

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A

Step-by-step explanation:

Most headright practices were for 1 to 1,000 acres (4.0 km2) of land and were granted to those who were willing to cross the Atlantic and help populate the colonies.

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