Question

why did thousands of vietnamese rebel against french colonial authority in indochina in the 19th century?
a. they were prevented from attending schools that taught law, medicine, and the french language.
b. they were ruled directly by french officials who stripped local leaders of all power and authority.
c. they were forced to grow enormous amounts of rice for export despite widespread hunger in the country.
d. they were outraged that france began using their land as a penal colony to house french criminals.

Explanation:

• Option A: Vietnamese were not prevented from attending such schools. In fact, some were educated in French - style education.
• Option B: The French did not completely strip local leaders of all power. There was a system of indirect rule in some aspects.
• Option C: The French forced Vietnamese peasants to grow large amounts of rice for export. This led to food shortages and hunger among the local population, which was a major cause of rebellion.
• Option D: There is no major historical evidence to suggest that the use of land as a penal colony for French criminals was a widespread and main cause of the rebellion.

Answer:

C. They were forced to grow enormous amounts of rice for export despite widespread hunger in the country.