Mexican farming

Peasants work the land for themselves but lack ownership, which limits their ability to sell or mortgage it. This lack of private ownership reduces their incentive to produce beyond personal needs, leading to a significant drop in national food production.

What was a major limitation for peasants working the land?

• They could mortgage the land.

• They could sell the land freely.

• They lacked the title to the land.

• They had full ownership rights.

Why did peasants only work enough to meet their own needs?

• They were paid by the government.

• They were focused on industrial work.

• They lacked the incentive of private ownership.

• They had too much land to manage.

How did the lack of private ownership affect the peasants' work ethic?

• They expanded their land holdings.

• They invested in new farming technology.

• They worked harder to sell more produce.

• They only worked enough to meet personal needs.

What was the consequence of peasants lacking ownership incentives?

• Stable food supply.

• Increased food production.

• Significant drop in food production.

• Surplus of foodstuffs.

What was the overall impact on the nation's food supply due to the peasants' work habits?

• It remained stable.

• It increased significantly.

• It dropped disastrously.

• It was unaffected.