How was tenant farming in Oklahoma unusual, compared to the rest of the United States?

Question

A.
Tenant farmers were far more likely to be white farmers.
B.
Landlords were more likely to share profits with tenants.
C.
Tenant farmers were more likely to farm cotton.
D.
Landlords were more likely to lease land cheaply.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

C. Tenant farmers were more likely to farm cotton.

In Oklahoma, tenant farming was particularly associated with cotton production, which set it apart from other regions in the United States where different crops were more commonly grown by tenant farmers.