Background

Primogeniture is a concept that says the first-born male of a household should inherit everything. England had laws of primogeniture so all of the sons who were not first-born needed alternative methods of making money, causing them to turn towards exploring and joint-stock companies. Examples: Gilbert, Raleigh and Drake. 

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