Question

The chart below shows land distribution through Georgia's headright system:



Based on the chart, what was the main purpose of the headright system?


a
To provide equal land to all citizens regardless of family size
b
To prevent single men from owning property in Georgia
c
To reward families and promote population growth in Georgia
d
To encourage wealthy plantation owners to expand their holdings

Answer 1

c

The headright system gave land according to number of family members (more acres for households with wives/children), so it rewarded families and encouraged population growth in Georgia.