Notable extreme events of white violence in this period were the Colfax Massacre, the Coushatta Massacre, and the occupation of New Orleans and takeover of state offices by Democratic forces after the disputed gubernatorial election of 1872.
Notable extreme events of white violence against blacks in this period were the Colfax Massacre, and the Coushatta Massacre. In addition, armed Democratic forces of the White League occupied New Orleans and took over state offices (then located in the city) after the disputed gubernatorial election of 1872.