Which of the following correctly suggests the conditions of landownership among farm families?
A) Land was usually cheaper than manure.
B) Those who wished to own land usually had to concentrate on full-time agricultural work.
C) Because of low interest rates and small down payments, families were able to pay off their mortgages within five years.
D) The great majority of landowners had enough land to farm but not enough to provide their children with land when they married.
E) Because of the rapid grown in population, land was becoming scarce and the price of land made it difficult for average people to own their own homes.

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D) The great majority of landowners had enough land to farm but not enough to provide their children with land when they married. This reflects historical patterns where land was often scarce or limited, making it difficult to divide further for inheritance, leading to challenges in providing land for the next generation.

Which of the Following Correctly Suggests the Conditions of Landownership