Punish Treason, Reward Loyalty: The Forgotten Goals of Constitutional Reform after the Civil War (Constitutional Thinking)

Name: Punish Treason, Reward Loyalty: The Forgotten Goals of Constitutional Reform after the Civil War (Constitutional Thinking)
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Book Synopsis: In contemporary constitutional politics, Section 1 of the Fourteenth Amendment—which includes the citizenship, privileges and immunities, due process, and equal protection clauses—is the star of the show. But this was not the focus for the Republican members of the Thirty-Ninth Congress. Their interest was instead in Sections 2, 3, and 4. Today we tend to think the purpose of the Fourteenth Amendment was to protect persons of color. But the Republicans engaged in Reconstruction saw its purpose as preventing “rebel rule” by punishing treason and rewarding loyalty, particularly the loyalty of white men who remained faithful to the Union during the Civil War.

In this first of three planned volumes for the University Press of Kansas’s Constitutional Thinking series, Mark A. Graber aims to restore to contemporary memory the Fourteenth Amendment drafted by those Republican and Unionist members of Congress who supported congressional reconstruction.

In Punish Treason, Reward Loyalty, Graber breaks new ground researching Reconstruction, the Fourteenth Amendment, and constitutionalism by highlighting the importance of Sections 2, 3, and 4 to the representatives in the Thirty-Ninth Congress and their relative indifference to Section 1. His work underscores the importance and impact that legislative primacy and partisan supremacy had to Republican constitutional thinking about constitutional authority immediately after the Civil War.

Centered on Reconstruction and constitutional reform, Graber shows anew the Republican effort to prevent rebel rule by empowering and protecting loyalty.

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Discover the untold story of the forgotten goals of constitutional reform after the Civil War with "Punish Treason, Reward Loyalty: The Forgotten Goals of Constitutional Reform after the Civil War" book. This captivating and thought-provoking book by Mark A. Graber takes you back to the time when the Republican members of the Thirty-Ninth Congress were determined to punish treason and reward loyalty. Dive deep into the fascinating world of constitutional thinking and explore the true purpose of the Fourteenth Amendment.

In a world where Section 1 of the Fourteenth Amendment takes the spotlight, it's time to explore the often overlooked Sections 2, 3, and 4. Mark A. Graber sheds new light on these sections and reveals the Republican and Unionist members of Congress' intentions during Reconstruction. "Punish Treason, Reward Loyalty" strives to restore the accurate historical memory and understanding of the Fourteenth Amendment, providing a fresh perspective on the importance of loyalty and the prevention of rebel rule.

With meticulous research and groundbreaking insights, Graber showcases the significance of legislative primacy and partisan supremacy in Republican constitutional thinking. Immerse yourself in the world of constitutional reform, where loyalty and protection were key to ensuring the integrity of the Union in the aftermath of the Civil War.

Unveiling the hidden narratives of history, "Punish Treason, Reward Loyalty" is a must-read for scholars, history enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a nuanced understanding of constitutionalism. Join us in rediscovering the forgotten goals of constitutional reform after the Civil War and delve into the rich tapestry of Reconstruction with Mark A. Graber's exceptional work.

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