The purpose of the headright system was to

(A) open up more land for tobacco cultivation

(B) ensure the separation between slaves and indentured servants

(C) establish a basic system of laws within the Piedmont region of

Virginia

(D) keep non-Protestants from taking part in colonial government

(E) encourage increased migration to the Virginia Colony

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Emmy Henson

27 February, 20:01

The purpose of the headright system was to

(A) open up more land for tobacco cultivation

(B) ensure the separation between slaves and indentured servants

(C) establish a basic system of laws within the Piedmont region of

Virginia

(D) keep non-Protestants from taking part in colonial government

(E) encourage increased migration to the Virginia Colony

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Presley Maynard · Answer 1

The main purpose of the head-right system was to " (E) encourage increased migration to the Virginia Colony," since it was in the best interest of the Crown to have more settlers there, who could develop the land.