Question

Why did tenant farming become a dominant form of agriculture in the 1870s?

Answer 1

One of the main reasons why tenant farming became a dominant form of agriculture in the 1870s was because "c. Masses of former slaves were needed to work for landowners," since the former slaves lacked the money to own their own farms. 

Answer 2

The answer is "C. Masses of former slaves were needed to work for landowners."