The Effect of Primogeniture on Society Included

question 54

Multiple Choice

The effect of primogeniture on society included

• A)rivalry between sons to inherit the family estate.
• B)the creation of powerful estates.
• C)the possibility that a strong landlord might become king.
• D)estates left to daughters.
• E)younger sons being forced to attend newly formed universities and re-establish themselves in other careers.

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