Military Districts

Definition

Military districts refer to specific geographical areas that were divided within southern states during the Reconstruction era in the United States. These districts were each headed by a Union general and aimed to enforce federal law and protect the rights of freed slaves.

Related terms

Freedmen's Bureau: This term refers to a government agency established after the Civil War to assist freed slaves and other individuals affected by the war.

Reconstruction: Reconstruction was a period following the Civil War when efforts were made to rebuild and reunite the United States, particularly focusing on integrating former Confederate states into the Union.

Radical Republicans: Radical Republicans were members of the Republican Party who pushed for more aggressive measures during Reconstruction, including equal rights for African Americans and stricter punishments for former Confederates.