RECONSTRUCTION 1865 1877
RECONSTRUCTIONS EFFECTS ON AFRICAN AMERICANS
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money illegally gained through politics, such as bribes
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a type of excise tax
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a form of segregation
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a debt
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Detailed explanation-1: -GRAFT AND CORRUPTION INCLUDE BRIBERY, EXTORTION, AND NEPOTISM, AND ARE CHARACTERIZED BY THE SUBORDINATION OF PUBLIC INTERESTS TO PRIVATE AIMS AND VIOLATIONS OF THE NORMS OF DUTY AND WELFARE, ACCOMPANIED BY SECRECY, BETRAYAL, DECEPTION AND A CALLOUS DISREGARD FOR ANY CONSEQUENCES SUFFERED BY THE PUBLIC.
Detailed explanation-2: -[ graft, grahft ] SHOW IPA. / græft, grɑft / PHONETIC RESPELLING. noun. the acquisition of money, gain, or advantage by dishonest, unfair, or illegal means, especially through the abuse of one’s position or influence in politics, business, etc.
Detailed explanation-3: -illegal activities involving dishonest use of power and money: Corruption in government is common, and several elected officials are suspected of graft. graft charge/allegation/investigation.