Primogeniture is a European tradition that was adopted in colonial America. Many colonists supported the law because it ensured that their wealth would remain within the lineage of their respective families. For example, if a colonist died without any will, there was the possibility that his or her wealth would go to someone who was not part of the deceased’s family. Therefore, to secure their wealth, colonists advocated for primogeniture.
Primogeniture was also important because a person’s wealth could remain in his or her family in the event of a divorce or marriage. Wealth was also protected from children who were born out of wedlock through primogeniture. In colonial America, many rich families ensured that their wealth was passed on to their respective generations by enforcing the law.
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