Union League (1 jan 1861 ano – 1 jan 1870 ano)

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-secret fraternal order (black and white Republicans join forces in 1865-1870 ish)
-border states+northern cities
-formed during civil war; spread in Confederacy
-grassrooots wing of Radical Republicanism
-pressured congress to uphold justice for freepeople
-taught freedmen how to vote and analyze politics
-had parades and military drills


same time: black women+northern allies in Freedmen's Aid to fund schools, get teachers/supplies for formerly enslaved fams

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