Primogeniture obliged colonial fathers to ensure inheritance for all sons.

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Primogeniture is the practice of passing on all inherited property to the firstborn son. This meant that in colonial times, only the eldest son would inherit property, leaving the younger sons with nothing. However, in some cases, fathers did try to ensure inheritance for all their sons by dividing their property among them or by providing them with other means of support.

Primogeniture Obliged Colonial Fathers to Ensure Inheritance for All Sons