Why did sharecropping lead to a cycle or proverty?
a. No one shared the tools, seed, or fertilizer needed to be successful.
b. Freedmen had worked on farms all their life and didn’t want to work on farms anymore.
c. Crop prices were low, which prevented farmers from being able to pay off debts.
d. There was not enough land for everyone.
a. No one shared the tools, seed, or fertilizer needed to be successful.
c. Crop prices were low, which prevented farmers from being able to pay off debts.
d. There was not enough land for everyone.
All of these factors contributed to the cycle of poverty in sharecropping. Without access to necessary resources such as tools, seed, and fertilizer, sharecroppers were unable to maximize their productivity and profitability. Additionally, low crop prices made it difficult for sharecroppers to generate enough income to pay off their debts. Moreover, the limited availability of land meant that many sharecroppers had to continue working on the same farms year after year, which limited their opportunities for improving their economic situation.