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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.
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 was established in the American colonies, particularly in Virginia, as a way to encourage settlement and cultivation of land. It typically granted land to settlers, often 50 acres, for each head of household.
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