At the time, the southerners controlled the legal government of the territory which committed many illegal acts.
While it was legal, it committed many illegal acts. At the time, the southerners controlled the legal government of the territory.
At the time, the southerners controlled the legal government of the territory. While it was legal, it committed many illegal acts.
At the time, the southerners controlled the legal government of the territory. While it was legal, it committed many illegal acts.