The British Claimed Lands Based on Their Principle __________, Which

question 10

Multiple Choice

The British claimed lands based on their principle __________, which allowed them to take the lands of many indigenous communities who were not farmers.

• A) that written deeds were the only relevant documents showing ownership
• B) that some crops must be planted on private land
• C) that to own land one must improve it through labor
• D) that national governments have the right to seize any private property

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