Which of the Following Accurately Characterizes Economic Changes in the Spring

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately characterizes economic changes in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods in China?

• A) Peasants participated in a market economy, using minted coins to buy and sell products and services.
• B) A declining population led to a higher standard of living for massive numbers of Chinese peasants.
• C) Peasants' productivity decreased, as peasants could now enjoy the benefits of their own labor.
• D) Public projects, such as draining swamps and improving irrigation and canals, opened more acreage for agriculture.

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