As part of the PEI terms, what land-related action was promised?

• A. Expropriate all land from settlers
• B. Sell off government lands to private corporations
• C. Buy back land from absentee landowners
• D. Enact land taxes only for small farmers

Answer: (C)

The land issue the PEI terms address is resolving the problem of concentrated ownership by absentee landlords. Prince Edward Island had most of its land owned by a few landlords who rented to tenant farmers, which caused hardship and discontent. The promised action was that the federal government would buy back land from absentee landowners and transfer it to the tenants, often with compensation to the landlords. This aimed to redistribute land to those who actually cultivate it and promote agricultural stability. The other options don’t fit the terms, as there was no pledge to expropriate all land from settlers, sell government lands to corporations, or tax only small farmers.