Which statement is an accurate comparison of the headright system and land lotteries in Georgia?
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A)
They were both used to distribute land. The headright system sold land to companies illegally while the land lotteries gave land to American Indians.
B)
They were both systems of taxing the land in Georgia but the headright system taxes the head of the household while the lotteries only required tax payment if the ticket was drawn.
C)
They were both used to redistribute land back to American Indians who lost their land during the Trail of Tears. The headright system gave land right away, while the lotteries gave a chance to buy land if the ticket was drawn.
D)
They were both used to distribute land, but the headright system gave land to the head of the household, while the lotteries allowed people to buy a chance to buy land for a low price.
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The accurate comparison of the headright system and land lotteries in Georgia is:
D) They were both used to distribute land, but the headright system gave land to the head of the household, while the lotteries allowed people to buy a chance to buy land for a low price.
The headright system granted land to heads of households, while land lotteries provided an opportunity for individuals to obtain land through a lottery process, often for a small fee.
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