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Why did Georgia's leaders begin the land lottery system following the American Revolution?

A
It began as a way to redistribute American Indian lands that were taken by Georgia after the war.

B
It began as a way to reward veterans of the Revolution with free land for their contributions to the war effort.

C
It began as a way for white men of voting age to have access to newly aquired French territories.

D
It began as a way for large companies to buy land that the Georgia government could not afford to protect.

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B
It began as a way to reward veterans of the Revolution with free land for their contributions to the war effort.