By the eighteenth century, colonial farm families

A) almost always owned at least three slaves.
B) were in decline as cities such as Philadelphia expanded.
C) saw freedom as depending on their political rights, not their ownership of property.
D) viewed land ownership almost as a right, a precondition of freedom.
E) engaged in arranged intermarriages.

Farm Families

Households that live and work on farms, typically involving all family members in agricultural activities as a means of livelihood.

Land Ownership

The legal or rightful possession of land, which includes the rights to use, control, and transfer the land.

Political Rights

The rights of individuals to participate in the political life of their community or nation, including the right to vote, run for office, and engage in public debate.