Scalawags 1865 (apr 3, 1864 – jun 12, 1873)
Description:
Some scalawags also supported increased civil rights for Black people. Since scalawags had never been wealthy enough to own slaves, many of them opposed the institution of slavery. However, most still held racist beliefs and did not support total social equality of Black and white people.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 3, 1864
jun 12, 1873
~ 9 years and 2 months