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US History
2.3 The Southern Colonies
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| headright system | System that rewarded fifty acres of land to any person who paid for another's passage to America |
| Cecilius Calvert | Also called Lord Calvert, was the son of a roman catholic who gave him a large land grant |
| Maryland Toleration Act | Gave religious freedom to anyone who professed belief in the Trinity |
| James Oglethorpe | Founder of Georgia, who wanted to reform prisoners instead of punish them. He wanted to build a colony that would provide rehabilitation through opportunity and hard work. |