Which of the following best describes land ownership policies during the royal period?

Question

A. Land ownership was very limited to prevent the establishment of a planter class.
B. Land ownership was expanded to encourage the establishment of large plantations.
C. Land ownership was considered illegal during the royal period
D. Land ownership was only granted through inheritance

Answer 1

The best description of land ownership policies during the royal period is:

B. Land ownership was expanded to encourage the establishment of large plantations.

During colonial times, particularly in areas where plantations were economically significant (like the Caribbean and parts of the southern U.S.), land policies were often designed to facilitate the establishment of large agricultural enterprises.