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How did the landowners keep the sharecroppers working for them? simple
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Landowners kept sharecroppers working for them through a combination of financial dependence and social control. They often provided the land, tools, and seed that sharecroppers needed to farm, but in return, the sharecroppers had to give a significant portion of their harvest to the landowners as payment. This created a cycle of debt, where sharecroppers would borrow money for supplies but struggled to pay it back due to high interest rates and low crop prices.
Additionally, landowners often used various forms of manipulation and intimidation, while the lack of legal rights and support left sharecroppers vulnerable. As a result, many sharecroppers felt trapped in a system that limited their ability to seek better opportunities.
Additionally, landowners often used various forms of manipulation and intimidation, while the lack of legal rights and support left sharecroppers vulnerable. As a result, many sharecroppers felt trapped in a system that limited their ability to seek better opportunities.