What were the general living conditions of Mississippians post civil war?

Post-Civil War, living conditions for Mississippians were generally harsh and challenging. The economy was primarily agrarian, focused on cotton production, but the abolition of slavery left many former enslaved people in poverty and struggling to secure land and fair wages. Sharecropping emerged as a common practice, often leading to cycles of debt and exploitation. Additionally, social and racial tensions persisted, further complicating the recovery and development of the region.