Question

read the following text and answer in 2 sentences: The convict leasing system after the Civil War forced Black prisoners to work for little to no pay, often in terrible conditions, and helped continue racial oppression. Today, prison labor still exploits prisoners, mostly Black, paying them very little and making them work for private companies or the state. While modern prison labor isn't exactly the same as convict leasing, it still keeps up the same cycle of cheap, forced labor, and disproportionately affects Black Americans.

Answer 1

The convict leasing system post-Civil War and modern prison labor both exploit primarily Black prisoners by subjecting them to low pay and harsh working conditions, perpetuating a cycle of racial oppression. Though the systems differ in structure, both contribute to the ongoing issue of cheap, forced labor that disproportionately impacts Black Americans.