Why did utopian communities believe in self-sufficiency?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

to make pay among workers more fair
to make pay among workers more fair

to increase the strength of the government
to increase the strength of the government

to reduce the influence of banks
to reduce the influence of banks

to speed up the expansion of railroads

Answer 1

Utopian communities believed in self-sufficiency primarily to reduce the influence of banks. By being self-sufficient, these communities aimed to minimize their dependence on external financial institutions and promote economic independence.