Question

question 10 of 10
the sharecropping system:
a. kept freed black americans landless and trapped in debt.
b. kept black americans from gaining political rights.
c. was the target of much unsuccessful reconstruction legislation.
d. was supported by radical republicans as an alternative to slavery.

Explanation:

The share - cropping system emerged after the Civil War. Landowners provided land, tools, and supplies to freed Black Americans in exchange for a share of the crop. High - interest rates and unfair contracts often left Black Americans landless and in debt. It was not directly related to political rights (B is wrong), there was no significant Reconstruction legislation targeting it specifically (C is wrong), and Radical Republicans did not support it as an alternative to slavery (D is wrong).

Answer:

A. kept freed Black Americans landless and trapped in debt.