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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Forever Free: The 1870s: Matthew Gaines

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Read about Matthew Gaines, an African American state senator from Texas during Reconstruction. Learn about where he stood on issues such as integrated education and taxation of specific groups, and why he was removed from office.

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african american politicians, african american politicians in reconstruction, african americans during reconstruction, free school bill, matthew gaines, texas state library and archives commission, african american politicians during reconstruction
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  • Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)