History of Texas, 4e © 2007, Harlan Davidson, Inc. 1 Instructor E-Sources PowerPoint™ Presentation Chapter 6 Reconstruction, Republicanism, and “Redemption” The History of Texas Harlan Davidson, Inc.

History of Texas, 4e © 2007, Harlan Davidson, Inc. 2 Learning Outcomes (6) Comprehend the political nuances that Republicanism & Reunion represented in Texas. understand the Reconstruction process that Texas & other southern states experienced. cite key differences in political philosophies between the Republican & Democratic parties. recognize the implications of Emancipation & Reconstruction on the lives of a newly-freed people.

History of Texas, 4e © 2007, Harlan Davidson, Inc. 3 Chapter 6 Republicanism & Reunion Aftermath of the WarAftermath of the War – Division & confrontation – Disintegration of Army & government government Texas ~ June 19, 1865Texas ~ June 19, 1865 – Emancipation declared – “Juneteenth” The 9 th Cavalry at Ft. Davis

History of Texas, 4e © 2007, Harlan Davidson, Inc. 4 Reconstruction Presidential ReconstructionPresidential Reconstruction –Texas provisional government – Constitutional convention – Ex-confederates in power Freedmen’s status “black codes” – Resistance to Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, & Abandoned lands – Resistance to occupation army

History of Texas, 4e © 2007, Harlan Davidson, Inc. 5 Reconstruction Congressional ReconstructionCongressional Reconstruction – Presidential Reconstruction overturned – Federal Reconstruction Acts, 1867 – General Phil Sheridan takes command Radical ReconstructionRadical Reconstruction – Republicans take charge in Texas – Election of 1869 & the Davis Administration – Freedmen participate – Reaction sets in ViolenceViolence Ku Klux KlanKu Klux Klan

History of Texas, 4e © 2007, Harlan Davidson, Inc. 6 Freedmen in Reconstruction The Freedmen’s BureauThe Freedmen’s Bureau – Bureau agents – Bureau-run schools Black politiciansBlack politicians – George T. Ruby & the Union League – Senator Matt Gaines – Black voter registration The freed peopleThe freed people – Redefining roles – Racism “Uncle” George Glenn

History of Texas, 4e © 2007, Harlan Davidson, Inc. 7 Watercolor of Matt Gaines and George T. Ruby in the Senate Chambers Twelfth Legislature, 1870

History of Texas, 4e © 2007, Harlan Davidson, Inc. 8 Demorcrats Regain Control The “Redeemer” election of 1873The “Redeemer” election of 1873 – Governor Coke – Texas and the “New South” vision The Constitution of 1876The Constitution of 1876 – A return to limited government – Austerity in government – Debating the Grangers – reflecting the 1876 climate of opinion

History of Texas, 4e © 2007, Harlan Davidson, Inc. 9 Key Words & Terms (6) "Juneteenth" ab initio Texas v. White "scalawags"/ "carpetbaggers" Reconstruction politics Presidential Congressional Black Republican (Radical) Freedmen's Bureau Union League George T. Ruby Matt Gaines Ku Klux Klan in Texas Constitution of 1869 Edmund J. Davis, "Radical Republican" Constitution of 1876