Which of the Following Is Characteristic of the Post-Civil War

question 114

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is characteristic of the post-Civil War southern labor system?

• A)Black workers preferred working in gangs as they had done under slavery.
• B)The new system of sharecropping evolved.
• C)Foreign immigrants were brought in to replace slave laborers.
• D)Most ex-slaves purchased land and often employed their former masters.
• E)The economy quickly recovered from the ravages of war.

---

Definitions:

Chinese Markets

Refers to the economic markets within China, including both the vast consumer market and the country's role as a major producer and trader on the global stage.

American Businessmen

Entrepreneurs and professionals engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities in the United States.

Tea

A beverage made by steeping dried leaves of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis) in hot water, known for its cultural and historical significance across the world.

Opium

A narcotic obtained from the poppy plant, historically used for its analgesic and euphoric properties, and central to several historic conflicts such as the Opium Wars.