[Ditto]

In many areas of the South, Reconstruction was a delightful picnic in the park compared to the rebel reign of terror.

In many areas, the "Home Guards" were little more than common criminals.

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In many areas, the “Home Guards” were little more than common criminals”

The same held true for the North, as well...

In many places, ESPECIALLY Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois, just being CALLED a Southern Sympathiser was cause for a late-night hanging...