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After the Civil War, most farmland in the South was given back to its prewar owners. The South also faced a major labor shortage. At the same time, many people found themselves without homes or jobs. Because of the cost of the war, money was in short supply.
What was the result of the problems described in the text?
A.
The federal government bought much of the land and gave it to former slaves.
B.
Union soldiers who lost their farms moved south and were hired by large plantation owners.
C.
Land owners allowed others to farm their land and took much of the crops grown as rent.
D.
Northern businessmen bought plantations and turned them into large factories.