During the period of Reconstruction that followed the Civil War (1865-1873), the __________ Party controlled Texas politics.

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During Reconstruction, the Republican Party, which supported the emancipation of slaves and the rights of African Americans, gained power in Texas. The Democratic Party, which had dominated Texas politics prior to the Civil War, was discredited due to their support for secession and slavery. The Reconstruction era in Texas saw the establishment of a new constitution, the enfranchisement of black voters, and the election of Republican governors and legislators. However, this period of progress for African American rights was short-lived, as Reconstruction ended in Texas in 1873 and white Democrats regained control of the state government through voter suppression and violence against black voters.

During the Period of Reconstruction That Followed the Civil War