Question

Why were the farmers in Vietnam trapped in debt during the French colonisation inspite of increased agricultural production?

• A. High taxes by the French Government
• B. Land rents
• C. High rate of interest.
• D. Absence of Landlordism

Answer 1

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

High rate of interest.

Farmers were trapped in debt because of high taxes, higher rates of interest and land rents. Due to presence of landlordism, most of the lands were concentrated in the hands of large landlords. There was scarcity of lands for small peasants. Due to landlessness, many peasants were trapped in the cycle of debt.