WHI-Chap15-equal field system
The equal field system was a program under the Tang dynasty that governed the distribution of land to people. The equal field system was controlled by the government, and was to make sure people received an equal distribution of land, to avoid the land concentration problems that ultimately destroyed the Han dynasty. The system gave land to families based on the fertility of the land and the size of the family. One fifth of the land actually belonged to the family, but the rest was available for redistribution when the recipients circumstances changed (Traditions and Encounters, 379). The equal field system was important because it prevented the concentration of land in wealthy families and promoted stability in the Tang dynasty.
Describe the Tang Dynasty’s military accomplishments, its economic development, and its cultural achievements. See this question for more information about the Tang dynasty's achievements.
Describe the Tang and Song Dynasties' Agricultural, Technological, and Industrial Developments See this question for more information about the agricultural developments.
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