Question

Read the excerpt then answer the question that follows.

"Photographs of the era show the prisoners dressed in raggedy striped prison clothing,
hoisting the cane stalks from the swampy field into mule-drawn wagons and delivering
them to the mills, including the "Imperial Mill." It was the early foundation of the Imperial
Sugar Co..."
- The Washington Post, July 18, 2018
The description in the excerpt from The Washington Post is most likely referring to which practice
in the history of Texas criminal justice?
Click or tap a choice to answer the question.
diversion programs
convict leasing
supervised probation
scared straight programs

Answer 1

The description in the excerpt from The Washington Post most likely refers to: B. Convict leasing

What is the description here

The excerpt from The Washington Post likely describes the practice of "convict leasing" in the history of Texas criminal justice. This historical practice involved leasing prisoners, often incarcerated individuals, to perform labor for private companies or individuals.

The description in the excerpt, mentioning prisoners dressed in raggedy clothing, hoisting cane stalks from swampy fields, and delivering them to mills, particularly the "Imperial Mill," aligns with the historical accounts of convict leasing.