Past Two Days: February 1st

Today in history, we read about the Sharecropper Contract, and how it seemed reasonable in writing in order to get people to sign it, but was really very harsh. It omitted the bad parts of the deal, convincing people that it was a good bargain and would get them money and food to support their families.
Yesterday, we discussed the impeachment and trial of President Johnson, who took over after Lincoln was shot. Though he was impeached, he was never removed from office.