When we worked on shares, we couldn't make nothing. Half went to the other man and you would destroy your half, if you weren't careful. A man that didn't know how to count would always lose. They didn't give no itemized statement. No, you just had to take their word. They never give you no details. No matter how good account you kept, you had to go by their account... you better not leave him, you better not try to leave and get caught.
They'd keep you in debt...Anything that kept you a slave because he was always right and you were always wrong if there was a difference" What was something that usually happened to sharecroppers according to the quote?
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According to the quote, sharecroppers often ended up in debt, as they had to rely on the account provided by the landlord and were unable to keep detailed records or verify the accuracy of the calculations. This allowed the landlord to take advantage of the sharecroppers and keep them in a perpetual state of dependency and servitude.
• They were provided with itemized reports • They received fair treatment from landowners • They earned a lot of money O They often ended up owing more than they earned
- They often ended up owing more than they earned
Why did some sharecroppers feel trapped according to the quote? • They received clear explanations for their debts • They were guaranteed fair wages for their work • They were caught in a cycle of debt and poverty • They were given the freedom to leave whenever they pleased
• They were caught in a cycle of debt and poverty
Why did the white conservative Southerners resist reform in the South? • They feared losing their political power and control over society. • They believed in the principles of equality and justice for all. • They wanted to disrupt the efforts of the federal government. • They wanted to support the efforts of the federal government.
• They feared losing their political power and control over society.