1The peasants in the village grew their own food and raised animals for a living.
2During the revolution, the peasants were among the first to rise up against the ruling elite.
3The artist's paintings often depicted peasants working in the fields or tending to their animals.
4The government's policies were criticized for neglecting the needs of the peasants and favoring the wealthy landowners.
5In medieval Europe, peasants made up the majority of the population and lived in small villages or rural areas.