At the end of the Civil War, there were five southern states that had military governments: Virginia, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. These military governments were established as part of the Reconstruction efforts to re-integrate the southern states into the Union and to enforce new laws aimed at protecting the rights of freed slaves. The military presence was crucial in maintaining order and overseeing the transition to civilian rule.
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