Political violence in Alabama in 1874 against blacks is symptomatic of what aspect of Reconstruction?

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The violence in Alabama in 1874 reflects the redemption of the southern states from Republican rule. This was a period in which white Democrats in the South violently opposed the Republican Party (which was seen as representing black interests) and effectively ended Reconstruction. The violence was part of a larger effort to suppress and disenfranchise black voters.

Political Violence in Alabama in 1874 Against Blacks Is Symptomatic