Question

Which of these BEST describes the purpose of the "Convict Lease System" as practice in Georgia in the late 1800s? A) Prisoners were allowed to work outside of the prison if they behaved. B) One they were released, former prisoners would be allowed to rent an apartment. C) The state provided workers at a low-cost to private businesses and plantations. D) The state trained prisoners in specialized occupations for life after incarceration. Submit Hint History (SS8H7.A) The "New South" ID: 245920

Answer 1

The correct answer is C) The state provided workers at a low-cost to private businesses and plantations.