In Virginia, colonists who could pay their way across the Atlantic were granted 50 acres of land to lease for a modest rental fee. The term for such an arrangement was called

What are your choices?

A. LAND GRANTING

B. INDENTURING
C. LAND ASSURANCE
D. HEADRIGHT

The term for the arrangement where colonists in Virginia who could pay their way across the Atlantic were granted 50 acres of land to lease for a modest rental fee is called "headright system." The headright system was introduced in the early 17th century as a way to encourage settlement in the Virginia colony. Here's how it worked:

1. Initial Grant: A colonist who could afford their passage to Virginia was offered a grant of 50 acres of land as a headright. The colonist would typically receive a written certificate, known as a headright certificate, as proof of their entitlement to the land.

2. Indentured Servants: In addition to those who paid their own way, wealthy individuals could also claim headrights for indentured servants they sponsored. An indentured servant was someone who agreed to work for a set number of years in exchange for their passage to the colony. The sponsor would receive a headright for each servant they brought over.

3. Land Leasing: Once a colonist or sponsor obtained the headright, they could lease the land to others for a rental fee. This allowed the original grantee to profit from the land without having to personally cultivate or settle on it.

4. Payment of Fees: The rental fee for the leased land was usually nominal and allowed the grantee to generate income from multiple leases. The fees served as a source of revenue for the Virginia colony and helped defray the costs of governing and maintaining the new settlements.

The headright system was a significant factor in the expansion of Virginia's population and the development of the colony's agricultural economy. It incentivized both individual settlers and wealthy sponsors to bring people to Virginia, resulting in the growth of the colony.