Question

Which one of the following is not true regarding the views of Paul Bernard about how colonies should be developed?

• A. Colonial economy should be developed to create demands for French goods.
• B. Reforms should be carried out to increase agricultural production.
• C. Landlordism should be introduced in the rural areas.
• D. Rural indebtness and poverty should be reduced

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Landlordism should be introduced in the rural areas.

• Paul Bernard, a leading writer and policy-maker intensely believed that the economy of the colonies needed to be developed.
• He argued that the purpose of acquiring colonies was to make profits
• If the economy was developed and the standard of living of the people progresses, they would buy more goods.
• The market would subsequently expand, leading to better profit for French business.
• To reduce rural poverty and increase agricultural productivity it was necessary to carry out land reforms