Published Oct 26, 2020
76: Reconstruction (Part 4): The Battle of Liberty Place and the Mississippi Plan
Greg Jackson delves into the violent and politically charged conclusion of Reconstruction, examining events like the Battle of Liberty Place and highlighting the systemic disenfranchisement that led to the rise of Jim Crow laws and the controversial election of Rutherford B. Hayes.
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