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How Did Edmund Davis Set The Constitution Of 1869

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The state government under the Constitution of 1869 and the administration of Governor Edmund Davis set the stage for the adoption of the current Texas constitution. Governor during the Texas Reconstruction time period was Edmund Davis who was a Republican. The government power expanded under the Constitution of 1869 when a new constitution had to be written in accordance with the Reconstruction Acts. This led to less independence for local governments and constrained the peoples say in the government. Edmund Davis was the Republican governor of Texas elected in 1869 and held office until 1873. His election into office is seen as corrupt and his administration is seen in contempt. He created a state militia and a police force that took action

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