Which of the following best describes the condition called debt peonage?

The correct answer is D) freedmen were forced to work for their debtors until they could pay off their debts.

The statement that best describes the condition called debt peonage is "freedmen were forced to work for their debtors until they could pay off their debts."

As we see, the worker had to spend all of his time with the employer to pay off the debt. Although the US Congress prohibited peonage in 1867, many Southern states still used it after the Reconstruction period. African Americans - former slaves - had to do peonage work. This practice was complete eliminated until 1940.

A) freedmen were forced to leave their states of residence if they cannot pay off their debts. B) freedmen were forced to go to jail until they could pay off their debts. C) freedmen were forced to give up their right to vote until they could pay off their debts.

Having to stay at one job just to lay what you owe (AP3X)