Jailing debtors made it difficult for them to repay their debts primarily because being unable to work in jail made paying debts back nearly impossible. Without the ability to earn money while incarcerated, debtors could not generate the funds needed to settle their obligations.
Question Draw Conclusions: Based on the text, how did jailing debtors (people owing money) make it difficult for them to repay their debts (money owed)?(1 point) Responses Being unable to work in jail made paying debts back nearly impossible. Being unable to work in jail made paying debts back nearly impossible. Going hungry took away the energy needed to earn money. Going hungry took away the energy needed to earn money. They often did not survive prison conditions. They often did not survive prison conditions. Skip to navigation
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