-Governor Edwin Sandys made reforms in Virginia that included .
A) the abolition of slavery
B) granting women who owned property voting rights
C) returning large amounts of land to the Indians
D) the House of Burgesses and the headright system

Question

-Governor Edwin Sandys made reforms in Virginia that included .
A) the abolition of slavery 
B) granting women who owned property voting rights 
C) returning large amounts of land to the Indians 
D) the House of Burgesses and the headright system

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Governor Edwin Sandys is known for introducing the House of Burgesses, the first legislative assembly of elected representatives in North America, and the headright system, which provided incentives for settlers to bring new settlers to the colony, in Virginia. These reforms were aimed at improving governance and encouraging population growth.

-Governor Edwin Sandys Made Reforms in Virginia That Included