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

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

1 answer

The best option that describes land ownership policies during the royal period is:

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

During many historical royal periods in various regions, including colonial contexts, land ownership often favored the establishment of large plantations to support agricultural production, particularly of cash crops. This was common in places where colonial powers sought to maximize economic output.