why did farmers sell their land to aristocrats and become tenant farmers in ancient china?

This question involves some pretty complicated and historically "fuzzy" concepts. The basic reason is that the Emperor ruled, and whatever he said was the rule. Here's an article about property law in Imperial China, but I don't know if it will help you:

http://stanford.universitypressscholarship.com/view/10.11126/stanford/9780804772730.001.0001/upso-9780804772730-chapter-4

Thanks Reed for trying to be so smart but does not help one bit😐

Here you go guys. I hope it helps. PS, try putting it in your own words so you don't get yelled at for plagiarism.

Answer:

Because farmers had to divide their lands among more and more sons, the average farmer owned only about one acre of land. With so little land, farm families could not raise enough to live. As a result, many sold their land to aristocrats and became tenant farmers.

Very true Melody, but what if the teachers know that you're coming here?

Yeah, thats why I dont put what I write if i answer, best to cover your tracks

Why would you put your real name and the teachers won't know unless your using the school computer

Once I am done with the test, I'll post the answers on here.