1. Redeemers - Rise to Power in Mississippi
He was never very popular with either party within his state. ... First of all the election between him and Alcorn had already split the Republican Party in Mississippi8. ... Redeemers would use all of these issues to turn many Republicans, black and white, against their own party. ... It was due to the economy, high taxes, racial tension, loss of northern support, the split within the Republican Party, and a number of other issues. ... After the Vicksburg riots, leaders of the Democratic Party met in the capital and came up with a plan to end Republican rule in Mississippi once and for all15...
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- Approx Pages: 9
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- Grade Level: High School