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Roanoke
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Island founded by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1595.
Eventually disbanded and fell apart Abandoned village |
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Headright System
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System which new arrivals received 50 acres of land + 50 acres for every family member. beginning rep. that America was land of opportunity
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Indentured Servants
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Servant who agrees to a limited term of servitude - usually 4-7 years
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Royal colony
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direct control under the king
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House of Burgesses
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In Jamestown, VA
legislature serving Virginia - the first representative govt. |
