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Reconstruction In The Cane Fields: From Slavery To Free Labor In Louisiana'S Sugar Parishes, 18621880,New
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In Reconstruction in the Cane Fields, John C. Rodrigue examines emancipation and the difficult transition from slavery to free labor in one enclave of the South the cane sugar region of southern Louisiana. In contrast to the various forms of sharecropping and tenancy that replaced slavery in the cotton South, wage labor dominated the sugar industry. Rodrigue demonstrates that the special geographical and environmental requirements of sugar production in Louisiana shaped the new labor arrangements. Ultimately, he argues, the particular demands of Louisiana sugar production accorded freedmen formidable bargaining power in the contest with planters over free labor.Rodrigue addresses many issues pivotal to all postemancipation societies: How would labor be reorganized following slavery's demise? Who would wield decisionmaking power on the plantation? How were former slaves to secure the fruits of their own labor? He finds that while freedmen's working and living conditions in the postbellum sugar industry resembled the prewar status quo, they did not reflect a continuation of the powerlessness of slavery. Instead, freedmen converted their skills and knowledge of sugar production, their awareness of how easily they could disrupt the sugar plantation routine, and their political empowerment during Radical Reconstruction into leverage that they used in disputes with planters over wages, hours, and labor conditions. Thus, sugar planters, far from being omnipotent overlords who dictated terms to workers, were forced to adjust to an emerging labor market as well as to black political power.The labor arrangements particular to postbellum sugar plantations not only propelled the freedmen's political mobilization during Radical Reconstruction, Rodrigue shows, but also helped to sustain black political power at least for a few years beyond Reconstruction's demise in 1877.By showing that freedmen, under the proper circumstances, were willing to consent to wage labor and to work routines that strongly resembled those of slavery, Reconstruction in the Cane Fields offers a profound interpretation of how former slaves defined freedom in slavery's immediate aftermath. It will prove essential reading for all students of southern, African American, agricultural, and labor history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Reconstruction in the Cane Fields'? A: The book examines the transition from slavery to free labor in Louisiana's sugar parishes during the Reconstruction era, highlighting how geographical and environmental factors shaped labor arrangements.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is John C. Rodrigue, a historian specializing in Southern and African American history.
- Q: How does this book address the concept of freedom for former slaves? A: Rodrigue explores how freedmen defined freedom in the immediate aftermath of slavery, emphasizing their ability to negotiate labor conditions and leverage their skills for better wages.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Reconstruction in the Cane Fields'? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Reconstruction in the Cane Fields' published? A: The book was published on May 1, 2001.
- Q: What features are highlighted in the product description? A: The book is described as a used book in good condition, providing a thorough examination of labor dynamics in post-emancipation Louisiana.
- Q: Are there any specific historical themes addressed in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses pivotal themes such as labor reorganization after slavery, decision-making power on plantations, and the political mobilization of freedmen during Radical Reconstruction.
- Q: What makes this book essential reading for students of history? A: It provides profound insights into how freedmen negotiated their new roles in the labor market, making it a valuable resource for understanding Southern, African American, agricultural, and labor history.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding the effects of Radical Reconstruction? A: Yes, it explores how the unique labor arrangements in sugar plantations influenced black political power during and after the Radical Reconstruction era.