Which of these describes the Headright System?

Free land was given to white heads of households over 21
Free land was given to white heads of households over 21

Free land was given to white men and slaves who fought during the Civil War.
Free land was given to white men and slaves who fought during the Civil War.

A barter and trade system that was established for anyone with a family or for soldiers who wished to own land.
A barter and trade system that was established for anyone with a family or for soldiers who wished to own land.

Land was sold to heads of households who could pay a penny per acre.

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The correct description of the Headright System is:

Free land was given to white heads of households over 21.

The Headright System, used primarily in the colonies of Virginia and Georgia, granted land to settlers, particularly to encourage the settlement of land. Initially, it provided 50 acres of land to any man who could pay for his passage to America. Over time, it expanded to grant land to anyone who could meet certain conditions, typically favoring white male heads of households.