All of the Following Statements About Peasants Are True Except

question 24

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements about peasants are true except:

• A)they are associated with urban areas.
• B)they are often caught in a web of poverty.
• C)they exist within societies of intensive agriculture.
• D)they are exploited by more powerful groups.
• E)they are large-scale producers of crops.

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