During Reconstruction, Poor Blacks and Poor Whites in the South

question 10

Multiple Choice

During Reconstruction, poor blacks and poor whites in the South

• A) largely owned their own farmland.
• B) found economic independence through the tenant farming system.
• C) often became sharecroppers or tenant farmers.
• D) came together in harmony.

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Definitions:

Urban Poor

Individuals and families living below the poverty line in urban areas, often facing issues related to housing, employment, and access to services.

Political Power

The capacity or ability of a person or group to influence or control the policies and actions of individuals, organizations, or governments.

Family Life

The daily living and social relationships within the household, encompassing domestic activities, care for children and elders, and emotional bonds.

Kinship

The social bonds and relationships derived from blood relations, marriage, or adoption, which connect individuals and groups to each other in a society.