Analyze the concept of sharecropping. How close was it to slavery? Did

Analyze the concept of sharecropping. How close was it to slavery? Did it violate federal laws and the Constitution? Was there any response from the federal government?

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An ideal answer will:
1. Discuss how sharecropping is similar to slavery.
2. Discuss the laws (Black Codes) in the South that made sharecropping possible.
3. Discuss the problems of employment and land acquisition for African-Americans.
4. Discuss the economic problems for the South.
5. Discuss the response, if any, by the federal government.
6. Provide a concise and effective conclusion.