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It was completely at war with the genius and spirit of democratic government.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge Julian: “It was completely at war with the genius and spirit of democratic government.”
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Julian critiques the actions of Congress during the Reconstruction era, emphasizing the conflict with democratic principles.
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