History of North America

Under the headright system in Virginia?

In the headright system in Virginia, individuals were granted land based on the number of people they brought to the colony. This included family members, indentured servants, and slaves. The amount of land granted varied based on the status of the individuals being transported. For example, the head of a household would receive more land than an individual servant or slave. The headright system was used as a way to encourage settlement and increase the population of the colony.