Question

Which of the following statements best sums up the problems in Rome associated with large agricultural estates called latifundia? Select one: a. The latifundias were unprofitable, and many of the large landowners went bankrupt and became rebellious. b. Small farms could not complete with the latifundia because of the slave labor on the latifundias; therefore, small farms went bankrupt or had to be sold to the large landowners, causing the small farmer to migrate to the urban areas to look for work, which was oftentimes nonexistent. c. The small farmers were given slave labor at a reduced price by the owners of the latifundias to help prevent widespread unrest in the countryside that would be caused by failing farms. d. The latifundias were generally profitable and most of the Roman soldiers came from them.

Answer 1

B.

Step-by-step explanation:

Latifundias were the farms bought by Romans that were left unattended by Romans who went to war. These latifundias were used for cash cropping.

The problems that Rome faced with the expansion of states, was the issue of large estates. They were tended by slaves rich owners bought. The crops mainly produced were wine, cattles, and olive oil.

The statement which is correct from the given options about the complications of large agricultural estates is B. The farmers of small land faced difficulties because they were not able to compete with latifundias. They went bankrupt and had to sell their lands and move to city in search of financial opportunities.

Thus option B is correct.