What are redeemers in reconstruction?

Redeemers were a political coalition in the Southern United States during the Reconstruction era, primarily in the late 1870s. They aimed to restore white Democratic control and reverse the progress made by African Americans and the Republican Party following the Civil War. Redeemers often utilized tactics such as violence, intimidation, and voter suppression to achieve their goals, leading to the establishment of Jim Crow laws and the disenfranchisement of Black voters. Their rise marked a significant shift in Southern politics, contributing to the end of Reconstruction and the entrenchment of racial segregation.