Question

how were sharecroppers and tenant farmers similar?
a they had few protections against unscrupulous landowners.
b they had agreements with landowners that prevented abuse.
c they had freedom to improve the land on which they farmed.
d they had the opportunity to gain their own land after a period of time.

Explanation:

To determine the similarity between sharecroppers and tenant farmers, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Sharecroppers and tenant farmers often faced exploitation from landowners, with few legal or practical protections against unfair practices.
• Option B: Their agreements with landowners typically did not prevent abuse; rather, landowners often took advantage of them.
• Option C: Both had limited freedom to improve the land, as decisions were often controlled by landowners.
• Option D: Gaining their own land was rare for both, as the system was designed to keep them in debt or dependent on landowners.

So, the correct similarity is that they had few protections against unscrupulous landowners.

Answer:

A. They had few protections against unscrupulous landowners.