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What is the Headright System?

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The headright system is a land grant (of usually 50 acres) given to settlers in the 13 colonies. Used mainly in Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Maryland to attract new settlers & address the labor shortage.
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The headright system referred to a grant of land, usually 50 acres, given to settlers in the 13 colonies.

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