Question

Which change in agriculture in china during the qing dynasty occured at the time that many peasants became wage earners in silk workshops?A) Rising agricultural production meant China needed fewer farmers.
B) A growing population led to a shortage of land for peasants to work.
C) A series of crop failures compelled peasants to abandon farming.
D) Working in the silk industry was viewed as more prestigious than farming.

Answer 1

Answer:

A growing population led to a shortage of land for peasants to work.

Explanation:

Qing dynasty established in 1636 is known as the fifth largest regime in the world, spanning over three centuries. During this period, the supply of food in the area got better with the introduction of potato and peanut from the United states of America, which ultimately led to the high increase in population of the people in China. All the lands in country got used up, which makes the small-scale farmers to change their work patterns to suit the situations of things experienced then.