Why can the blandongdiensten system be called labour control and not merely rent exemption?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Because villagers had to provide labour for teak cutting and transport
By giving labour for rent exemption villagers were tied to colonial forest production. Exam tip: see control behind concession.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because villagers had to provide labour for teak cutting and transport
Why is this the correct answer?
By giving labour for rent exemption villagers were tied to colonial forest production. Exam tip: see control behind concession.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: Forest Society and Colonialism. Topic: Forest Transformations in Java.