Radical Reconstruction and Universal Education

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

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1867-1877

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

Black suffrage (the right to vote)

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What happened in New Orleans?

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

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

The idea of white supremacy (white power)

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What does “barnstorm” mean?

to travel to rural districts and give political speeches

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