Many african american sharecroppers became trapped in a vicious cycle of debt after the civil war mainly because

After the Civil Way, even though African Americans were extended lines of credit at various stores, they were typically at high interest rates along with high prices. Due to this, it was hard to pay down the amount owed, which left many people in debt.

The goods the europeans wanted the most were gold, jewels, silk, perfumes, and especially spices.