What did Petty's surveys in Ireland assist with?
Mapping
Settling disputes
Redistribution
Taxation
Answer
Petty's surveys in Ireland, known as the Down Survey and Civil Survey, played a crucial role in redistributing land ownership during the 17th century. These comprehensive surveys mapped and measured land to assess its value, leading to the confiscation and reallocation of vast areas of land. This redistribution aimed to address power imbalances and settle Protestant English and Scottish settlers in Ireland.
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