Political Ideologies Quick Check

Question

Analyze why peasants resisted collectivization. (1 point)
A. They feared the government would obstruct their plans to modernize their farm
B. They were working with foreign powers opposed to the Soviet Union.
C.They preferred work in factories to taking jobs on collectives.
D. They wanted to keep control of their land and did not want to work for the government in collective farms

Answer 1

The best answer to why peasants resisted collectivization is:

D. They wanted to keep control of their land and did not want to work for the government in collective farms.

Peasants were concerned about losing their land and autonomy, as collectivization involved consolidating individual land holdings into collective farms managed by the state, which often led to resistance and resentment.