The _________ system was implemented by the London Company in Virginia to stimulate immigration. Every head of family already in Virginia received 50 acres of land, and 50 acres of land was given to every person who came to the colony.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ans: Headright
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How can Wilson's reaction to the sinking of the Lusitania best be characterized?
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Which of the following is an accurate statement about San Francisco during the gold rush?
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Contrast the legal rights and privileges of women living in New Spain with those living in British North America during the eighteenth century. Who had it better?
What will be an ideal response?