Question

Why did Deng Xiaoping’s economic reforms in China begin with farming?(1 point)
Responses

The large majority of the population were farmers.
The large majority of the population were farmers.

The country had a shortage of farm workers.
The country had a shortage of farm workers.

The country was suffering severe food shortages.
The country was suffering severe food shortages.

The country had lots of unused land.

Answer 1

Deng Xiaoping’s economic reforms in China began with farming primarily because

**The large majority of the population were farmers.**

This focus on agriculture was strategic, as improving the livelihoods of the majority could lead to broader economic growth and stability.