Radical Reconstruction and Universal Education

1867-1877

What was the main issue black political conventions throughout the South after the Civil War? 

Black suffrage (the right to vote)

What happened in New Orleans? 

A white mob attacked white Republicans and blacks pushing for voting rights

What did Radical Republicans say had to be killed in the South? 

The idea of white supremacy (white power)

What does “barnstorm” mean?

to travel to rural districts and give political speeches