The beginning and causes of the protest movements
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Divide the causes of discontent into two groups: economic and political-cultural. Give two examples for each.
Economic: usury, heavy taxes. Political-cultural: decisions against local customs, interference of the administration in elections. (Free answer.)
2
How many years passed from 1878 to 1896?
18
3
Why might the local uprisings have remained separate and not united into a general movement? Suggest reasons.
There was no communication or single leader, the military force was superior, and causes differed by place. (Free answer.)
4
According to the textbook how did cotton buyers draw peasants into debt? Write in one sentence.
They set a very low price on next year’s harvest and lent money in advance.