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(mc)what was the main effect of the system of debt peonage that emerged in the south during the late 19th century? african americans were unable to afford to work agricultural jobs. african americans left the south in large numbers to escape their debts. african americans labored in a system that was nearly the same as slavery. african americans had to work for low wages to pay off their emancipation costs.

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African Americans labored in a system that was nearly the same as slavery.

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