What labor system for former slaves developed soon after plantation owners reclaimed their land after the Civil War?
A) Crop lien system.
B) Share tenant system.
C) Sharecrop system.
D) Wage employment.

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The sharecrop system developed soon after plantation owners reclaimed their land after the Civil War. In this system, former slaves were given a plot of land to cultivate and in return, they had to give a share of their crops to the plantation owner as rent. This system resulted in a cycle of debt for the sharecroppers and perpetuated their economic dependence on the plantation owners.

What Labor System for Former Slaves Developed Soon After Plantation