Question

Which of these BEST describes the purpose of the "Convict Lease System" as practice in Georgia in the late 1800s? A) Prisoners were allowed to work outside of the prison if they behaved. B) One they were released, former prisoners would be allowed to rent an apartment. C) The state provided workers at a low-cost to private businesses and plantations. D) The state trained prisoners in specialized occupations for life after incarceration.

Answer 1

c

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

With the "Convict Lease System," the state provided workers at a low-cost to private businesses and plantations. In the decades following the abolition of slavery, farms and businesses in the state looked to find a cheap source of labor to replace their slave labor. The state approved the use of prisoners for this cause. While there was some cost associated with this practice, the cost was low, as businesses were required to provide the minimum of housing, food, and clothing. The practice was economically successful during this period, but the conditions endured by the prisoners often bordered on inhumane.