Living conditions in the countryside Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
what was continued?
A
- increased investment in agriculture, was continued
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3
Q
how was some of this investment used?
A
- Some of this investment was used to build schools, housing, and healthcare services in rural areas
3
Q
when was the income of farmers increased?
A
- Income of collective farmers were increased in 1966 when government introduced regular wages rather than payment based on share of farms income
4
Q
by mid 1970s what was the wages of rural workers like?
A
By mid 1970s, the wages of rural workers were only 10% less than their urban counterparts
5
Q
how could collective farmers supplement their wage?
A
Collective farmers could also supplement their wage with produce from their private plot
