What caused many of the former Confederate states to run up huge debts under Republican- controlled state governments in the late 1860s?

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The rapid expansion of government services and expenditures during Reconstruction led many Southern states to incur significant debts. This expansion aimed at rebuilding the South and integrating freed slaves into society, but it often resulted in financial strain on the states' budgets.

What Caused Many of the Former Confederate States to Run