As Reconstruction ended, many sharecroppers found themselves unable to pay off their debts in the South's agricultural economy. Which statement best
describes the economic factors that resulted in catastrophe for many
sharecroppers?
А
Farmers diversified their crops, leading to a decrease in the supply of
cotton. This led to an increase in the price of cotton.
Farmers diversified their crops, leading to a decrease in the supply of
cotton. This led to a decrease in the price of cotton.
B
C
Farmers overplanted cotton, leading to an increase in supply. This led to a
decrease in the price of cotton.
D
Farmers overplanted cotton, leading to an increase in supply. This led to
an increase in the price of cotton.