Which of these describes the purpose of the "Headright System" used in many areas early in Georgia's history?

Question

Responses
A to take power away from Parliamentto take power away from Parliament
B to encourage people to settle in Georgiato encourage people to settle in Georgia
C to decrease the use of slavery in the coloniesto decrease the use of slavery in the colonies
D to provide a buffer zone between Georgia and Floridato provide a buffer zone between Georgia and Florida

Answer 1

The purpose of the "Headright System" used in many areas early in Georgia's history is best described by:

B to encourage people to settle in Georgia.

The Headright System was a method of land distribution that granted settlers a certain amount of land for each person in their household, incentivizing settlement in the region.