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.

Answer 1

Answer:

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

Explanation:

The convict lease system is a business operation planned by The Prisons in Georgia to turn their convict into labor force.

Private companies (mostly who operated in construction industry) can submit a request to the prison for someone that they can use as workers for their project. In return, the companies will pay some amount of money to the Prison.

Compared to hiring workers from the actual job market, hiring from prisons typically cost the companies a lot less since they technically do not have to compensate the prisoners.