Explore the rules and early ideas behind Reconstruction in a key 1866 government record.
This primary source presents the debates, resolutions, and testimonies that shaped how Congress approached the status of the former Confederate states and the path to readmission.
This edition highlights how a joint committee was formed to investigate the conditions of the Confederate states, the questions of representation, and proposed constitutional changes. It includes official resolutions, the process of appointing members from both houses, and the debate over civil rights and voting provisions in the wake of the war."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the debates over the status of the seceded states following the American Civil War and the process of Reconstruction that followed. The author argues that the Southern states were not legally seceded from the Union and that their return to the Union required no formal action on the part of Congress. The author also explores the political, economic, and social challenges faced by the nation during Reconstruction, including the efforts to enfranchise African Americans and to rebuild the war -torn South. The book provides a comprehensive and nuanced look at a pivotal period in American history, offering insights into the complexities of Reconstruction and its lasting impact on the nation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781527643437_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781527643437
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