The shift in labor dynamics, rise of industrialization, and impact of Reconstruction policies were key problems of labor in the South after the Civil War.
The basic problem of labor after the Civil War in the South was the shift in the nature of labor, the rise of industrialization, and the impact of Reconstruction policies. Sharecropping became prevalent, forcing Southern children into field labor, while urban children across regions were engaged in full-time work. The aftermath of the war perpetuated poverty in the South, leading to a shift towards sharecropping and reduced landownership among farmers.