Question

The peasants faced poverty during the Manchu dynasty. What were the reasons that led to the poor conditions of the peasants?

• A. The Mandarins imposed high tax and land rent.
• B. There was land shortage.
• C. Industrialisation was limited.
• D. The peasants owned land but did not want to use it.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

Industrialisation was limited.

The Mandarins imposed high taxes and land rents, the peasants had to face the issue of land shortage too. These conditions drove the peasants towards severe poverty. Their development was stagnant as industrialisation was limited. All these reasons led to the poor conditions of the peasants.