The two primary incentives sailors were offered for joining the navy were relatively high and stable pay, and pension plans if they stayed in long enough. These were especially appealing during times of economic depression.
IMO, Britain and I want to say Japan?
The headright system was originally created in 1618 in Jamestown, Virginia. It was used as a way to attract new settlers to the region and address the labor shortage. With the emergence of tobacco farming, a large supply of workers was needed. <span>New settlers who paid their way to Virginia received 50 acres of land.</span>
John cabot discovered america for england