Who were the bourbon redeemers?

The Bourbon Redeemers were a group of Southern Democrats in the post-Civil War era, particularly in the late 19th century, who aimed to restore white supremacy and political control in the South. They sought to overturn the Reconstruction policies that had granted rights to African Americans and reinstate conservative governance. They promoted economic development and modernization while simultaneously implementing Jim Crow laws to enforce racial segregation. The Bourbon Redeemers are often associated with the broader Bourbon Democratic movement, which emphasized classical liberalism and opposed populist reforms.