Question

Which of the following offers the best definition of the phrase "headright system"?

Settlers were given land and, in return, were expected to farm and build on it.
Settlers were given money if they agreed to sell a portion of their crops to Britain.
Settlers were given land on which to build schools and other community buildings.
Settlers were given money in exchange for taking certain sailing vessels to the New World.

Answer 1

The best option regarding the "headright system" would be that "Settlers were given land and, in return, were expected to farm and build on it," since it was in the best interest of European powers to have developments on colonial land.