The following were accomplishments of state reconstruction era governments in the south except a. the establishment of public schools in most states b. abolishing imprisonment for debt in most southern states c. the election of african americans to the government position d. giant strides toward the creation of better feelings between the north and the south

the alfred thayer mahan award for literary achievement is awarded each year by the navy league of the united states. the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation. presented since 1957, "this award for literary achievement is awarded to a u.s. navy officer, u.s. marine corps officer, enlisted service member, or civilian who has made a notable literary contribution that has advanced the knowledge of the importance of sea power in the united states."[1]