Question

Which statement BEST describes the headright system in Georgia?A. The government would count the number of citizens in an area, and distribute land to the rich.

B. Distributed free public lands to white male settlers, who were considered the heads of their households.


C. Allowed the government to take land away from native tribes that were unable to pay unfair taxes.


D. Allowed the government to count the public, so they could setup voting and election districts.

Answer 1

The headright system grants between 200 and 1,000 acres of land to the heads of families. By giving men land, they were able to obtain power. Farmers soon came looking for fertile farmland. Ranchers also flocked to Georgia in search of grazing areas for their livestock.

Explanation: b i think