Analyze why peasants resisted collectivization.(1 point) Responses
A. They feared the government would obstruct their plans to modernize their farms.
B. They were working with foreign powers opposed to the Soviet Union.
C. They wanted to keep control of their land and did not want to work for the government in collective farms.
D. They preferred work in factories to taking jobs on collectives.
C. They wanted to keep control of their land and did not want to work for the government in collective farms.
Peasants resisted collectivization because they wanted to maintain ownership and control over their land. They had worked hard to cultivate their farms and did not want to give up their individual control to the government. Joining collective farms meant surrendering their autonomy and becoming a part of a larger, state-run system. Additionally, they may have been concerned about the potential loss of their homes and possessions if they were forced to move into communal living arrangements. Many peasants were also skeptical of the government's ability to effectively manage the collective farms and feared that their hard work and productivity would not be properly rewarded or recognized.
The other options presented (A, B, and D) do not directly address the primary reason why peasants resisted collectivization. While it is possible that some peasants may have had concerns about government interference or foreign influences, these factors do not have as strong a direct correlation to their resistance as the desire to maintain control over their land. Similarly, the preference for factory work is a separate issue from the resistance to collectivization.