Discuss the Nature of Intransigence in the South After the Civil

question 46

Essay

Discuss the nature of intransigence in the South after the Civil War. How did this intransigence affect moderate Republicans in Congress?

---

Definitions:

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

A United States federal law that set new or enhanced standards for all U.S. public company boards, management, and public accounting firms.

Public Companies

Companies whose shares are traded publicly on stock exchanges and are subject to regulatory oversight.

Independent Board

A corporate board of directors, the majority of whom are independent and not involved in the daily operations of the company, to ensure unbiased governance and decision-making.

PCAOB

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, a nonprofit corporation established by Congress to oversee the audits of public companies to protect investors.