Question

Using the documents and the facts, explain whether the assemblies’ views were typical or atypical for Russian peasants at the time.

Answer 1

Answer:

The assemblies' viewers were typical for Russian peasants at the time.

Explanation:

Peasant assemblies throughout Russia had begun taking charge of their lands, which were held by the elite class. In particular, documents suggest peasants are working hard for little reward. This document supports the position of the peasant assemblies which held that property must be passed over to the peasants and that there should be no payment for the confiscated property to wealthy landowners.