There was a strongly implied need for reparations. A major proposal by a few of the radical republicans in the 18 sixties would have shifted not just political power, but also economic power. Can you imagine if that had happened? The idea of confiscating the property of one class and distributing it to another was more than most northern republicans were willing to do. They believed in the sanctity of private property.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode