By the eighteenth century, colonial farm families:

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By the eighteenth century, colonial farm families viewed land ownership almost as a right, a precondition of freedom. This is evident in the way they fought for and defended their right to own and use the land. While political rights were important, land ownership was seen as a fundamental aspect of their freedom and independence. Slavery was also part of colonial society, but not every farm family owned slaves.

By the Eighteenth Century, Colonial Farm Families