Report on the Condition of the South by Carl Schurz
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Author | Schurz, Carl, 1829-1906 |
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Title | Report on the Condition of the South |
Credits | Produced by Distributed Proofreaders |
Summary | "Report on the Condition of the South" by Carl Schurz is a historical account written in the mid-19th century, specifically after the close of the American Civil War. The work primarily examines the political, social, and economic conditions in several southern states that had previously engaged in rebellion against the United States government, focusing on how Reconstruction policies were impacting the lives of both white and formerly enslaved black populations in states like South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. The opening portion of the text introduces Schurz's mission to assess the state of affairs in the South following the war. It highlights the cautious optimism surrounding the reintegration of these states into the Union, as many individuals express a desire to submit to the authority of the federal government and rebuild their lives. Schurz outlines his extensive travels through several southern states, where he interviews a diverse range of voices, including former rebels and Union loyalists. However, he also observes deeply rooted tensions, such as lingering grievances among both races and a palpable fear among Union supporters concerning violence and persecution. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a nuanced exploration of the complex dynamics in the post-war South and the challenges of the Reconstruction era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | E660: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900) |
Subject | Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877) |
Subject | Freed persons |
Subject | Southern States -- Politics and government -- 1865-1950 |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 8872 |
Release Date | Sep 1, 2005 |
Most Recently Updated | Jan 2, 2021 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 92 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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