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The beginning of the era was while Lincoln was still in office. This marked the start of a great time for growth civil rights. This was also the start of many other great ideas
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This amendment abolished slavery. Along with that it abolished all involuntary solitude of any kind. Except as a form of punishment for breaking the law.
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This started the main part of the reconstruction era. During his presidency he allowed southern states to govern themselves. This caused a dark period of time for African Americans.
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This held to the fact that all that were born in the united states grants citizenship. This means no discrimination no matter race, color, or previous condition.
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This began of time for the black community to start expressing their newfound rights. This got rid of the oppression of the black laws. It was a great time for the black community.
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This amendment addresses citizenship rights. At the same time it also gave equal protection to the laws concerning this. Later it led to the 15th amendment.
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This started the radical reconstruction part of the reconstruction. He held a hands off approach to the reconstruction. The only time he put down force was to stop southern oppression.
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This is what allowed citizens the rights to vote. No matter race, color, or previous condition. This is when grant put his foot down and applied force against southern forces.
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This is the end of a long era of hatred and discrimination. But also for growth and amending. It was a great yet terrible time for the black community.
