Evolution of the Virginia Colony, 1611-1624 | Colonial Settlement
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webThis was known as the Virginia headright system. Finally, Sandys thought it essential to reform the colony's governing structure. He hit upon the idea of convening an assembly in the colony, whose representatives would be elected by inhabitants. The assembly would have full power to enact laws on all matters relating to the colony.
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