The headright system adopted for the Virginia colony consisted of:
A) giving fifty acres of land to anyone who would transport himself to the colony and fifty more for any servants he might bring
B) "selling" wives to single male settlers
C) auctioning black slaves to settlers
D) giving free land to all servants who came to the colony
E) giving free land in return for five years of military service

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The headright system in Virginia consisted of giving 50 acres of land to anyone who would transport themselves to the colony and 50 more for any servants they might bring. This was a way to encourage more people to settle in Virginia and expand the colony.

The Headright System Adopted for the Virginia Colony Consisted Of