Question

Why did sharecropping lead to a cycle of poverty?

(1 point)
Responses

No one shared the tools, seed, or fertilizer needed to be successful.
No one shared the tools, seed, or fertilizer needed to be successful.

Freedmen had worked on farms all their life and didn’t want to work on farms anymore.
Freedmen had worked on farms all their life and didn’t want to work on farms anymore.

Crop prices were low, which prevented farmers from being able to pay off debts.
Crop prices were low, which prevented farmers from being able to pay off debts.

There was not enough land for everyone

Answer 1

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All of the above responses are correct and contribute to the cycle of poverty caused by sharecropping. The lack of access to necessary resources such as tools, seed, and fertilizer hinders the ability of sharecroppers to effectively cultivate crops and generate sufficient income. Additionally, the lifelong experience of working on farms may have discouraged freedmen from continuing this type of work, limiting their potential for success. Low crop prices further exacerbate the situation, as farmers struggle to generate enough profit to repay debts and improve their economic situation. Furthermore, the limited availability of land makes it difficult for individuals to break free from the system and establish their own farms. All of these factors combined create a cycle of poverty in sharecropping.