A system, historically employed in various countries, distributed land ownership through a process of chance. This method involved individuals entering their names or designated tickets into a drawing. Winning entries then corresponded to specific parcels of land, granting the winners the right to claim and settle those properties. For example, in the early 19th century, the state of Georgia utilized this mechanism to allocate land acquired from Native American tribes to eligible white settlers.
This allocation method offered a perceived equitable distribution of resources, especially in situations where surveying and dividing land traditionally would be cumbersome or subject to favoritism. Its implementation facilitated rapid settlement and development of new territories by providing opportunities for individuals to acquire property who might otherwise have been excluded due to economic or social barriers. Historically, it served as a tool for governments to incentivize westward expansion and to establish a presence in newly acquired regions.
