What caused the peasants to oppose many of these reforms​

 To address your question accurately, I need to know the specific historical context or reforms you are referring to. However, there are some general reasons why peasants might oppose reforms throughout history and across various societies.

1. Loss of traditional rights: Reforms sometimes attempt to modernize or streamline agricultural practices, which can lead to the abolishment of traditional rights and customs that peasants have relied on for generations.

2. New Taxes or Fees: Economic reforms can impose new taxes or fees on peasants, who often operate under thin profit margins and cannot afford additional financial burdens.

3. Land Redistribution: Land reforms can threaten peasants' existing landholdings, either by redistributing their land to others or by consolidating land into larger, more efficient farming units.

4. Forced Modernization: Reforms may require peasants to adopt new technologies or methods of farming. These can be costly and may not be easily understood or accepted by traditional farmers.

5. Displacement: Infrastructure projects, such as dams or roads, associated with some reforms may displace peasant communities from their ancestral lands.

6. Reduced Autonomy: Some reforms may increase state or landowner control over agriculture, reducing peasants’ autonomy and their ability to make decisions regarding their land and crops.

7. Lack of Representation: Reforms are often designed and implemented without meaningful consultation with peasant communities, leading to a sense of disenfranchisement and opposition.

8. Fear of the Unknown: Generally, people are often resistant to change, fearing the unknown. Peasants may be concerned that reforms will lead to worse conditions than those they currently endure.

These general factors can apply in various contexts, whether we're talking about the medieval period, the industrial era, or modern developing countries.