Georgia's first land policy sold land to raise revenue for the government.

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Guillermo Murray

16 December, 04:24

Georgia's first land policy sold land to raise revenue for the government.

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Johanna Reid · Answer 1

It is true that Georgia's first land policy sold land to raise revenue for the government.

Explanation:

Its also known as land lottery held by the Georgia government. There were totally 8 land lotteries were held and first held in 1805. The public lands were sold to the people for a minimum amount of money. At the time of the great revolutionary war there was a big downward slope in the economy.

Also, the yeoman farmers got increased and the government came to this idea to raise the revenue. Just for 4 cents, they provided an acre and also based on eligibility (marital status, war service and years of Georgia's residence) they are allowed to buy large acres.

Georgia's first land policy sold land to raise revenue for the government.True or false

Georgia's first land policy sold land to raise revenue for the government.

True or false