What does the assignment oftownship lots reveal about values of Americans at this time?

Answer 1

It was a manifestation of the desire to improve security of the early settlers, build communities and thereby build an economy.

Answer 2

The assignment of township lots or proprietors lots in early America was a manifestation of the desire to improve security of the early settlers, build communities and thereby build an economy.

The wealthier and more prominent people received larger allotments, more fertile land, land that was easier to cultivate and access and land lying in more secure areas. Town lots were assigned accordingly. The more prominent citizens received larger and more desirable home lots in the town center. As a person registered lower and lower on the social scale their land allotment was less desirable land, further from the central township and also smaller tracts in many cases.

Land allotments could also be tied to the prevailing religious denomination. Members were favored. Non-members or non-religious settlers would not be assigned prime land. In fact, some communities would simply tell them to move on- that there was no available land.

Answer 3

The assignment of township lots reveals so much about values of America at this time. This indicates the great desire for independence and the difference between the various social classes.