Report of the Joint Select Committee to Inquire Into the Condition of Affairs in the Late Insurrectionary States: Made to the Two Houses of Congress, February 19, 1872 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780266511670: Report of the Joint Select Committee to Inquire Into the Condition of Affairs in the Late Insurrectionary States: Made to the Two Houses of Congress, February 19, 1872 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266511678 ISBN 13: 9780266511670

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A broad, official look at Reconstruction-era turmoil across the former Confederate states.

This volume presents the findings of a congressional inquiry into the condition of the late insurrectionary states, focusing on the enforcement of laws, civil rights, and local governance during the immediate aftermath of the Civil War. It examines how violence, political corruption, and disputed elections affected daily life and the balance of power.

The report draws on testimony from federal and state actors, judges, and local officials to illuminate the challenges of reestablishing order. It considers how organized groups and intimidation impacted justice, public safety, and the administration of government services, offering a documentary view of the era’s legal and political struggles.

Accounts of how law and order were challenged in various counties and states.
Witness perspectives on the capacity of courts, juries, and officials to uphold justice.
Discussion of election practices, fraud, and the role of federal oversight.
Context for the broader debates about reconstruction policy and federal authority.

Ideal for readers interested in American history, constitutional law, and the legacy of Reconstruction.

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