Why was land ownership so important to the colonists?

Creating America: A History of the United States, McDougal Littell, 2005, page 140

Asked by kade.grantham@bo 12 years ago 7/3/2013 4:11 AM

Last updated by Jill W 6 years ago 10/30/2018 5:15 PM

Answered by Jill W 6 years ago 10/30/2018 5:15 PM

Land ownership afforded the colonists wealth, social position, and political rights.