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Election of Abraham Lincoln
In November 10, 1860 Abraham Lincoln was elected President of the United States. His vice president was Andrew Jackson. He became president because he won the most Popular/Electoral votes. -
Secession of the Southern States
By the time of Abraham Lincoln election, 12 southern states seceded from the union. Most of the states were South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, North Carolina, and Tennessee, etc. To preserve the Union Abraham Lincoln said the South could keep their slaves, but Abraham won´t let it spread. -
Civil War
The civil war was the bloodiest war of all American history. The First battle was Fort Sumter, SC which was a Confederate victory. The Siege at Vicksburg was a major turning point in the Civil War because the Union gained control of the lower point of the Mississippi River. The Battle of Gettysburg was another major turning point in the war, it was a Union victory, but many died in that battle. -
Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation talked about slavery. The proclamation didn't end slavery outright. But it helped the Union secure a victory, and it was a crucial turning point in America's long struggle with race. -
Reconstruction
When Andrew Jackson became president he wanted to, a. issue amnesty to southerners who would take an oath of loyalty to the U.S., b. former Confederate states would then be allowed to hold elections and send Representatives and Senators to Congress, c. Southern states could deny African Americans the right to vote. -
Freedmen's Bureau
The Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Land were referred to as the freedmen's bureau. This was established in 1865. It was also established during the Reconstruction era. -
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. When Lincoln died the vice president became president. He was a southerner. -
The 13th Amendment
The 13th Amendment was a major turning point for African Americans. It abolished slavery. It also gave freedmen the right to vote. -
Radical Reconstruction
Radical Reconstruction was based on the construction for the South after the Civil war. After northerners rejected Andrew Jackson policies they took firm hold on the South. Mostly its reconstruction. -
Sharecropping
Sharecropping is a system of agriculture. This is were you let a tenant in return for a share. The landowner shared the crops with the tenant. -
The 14th Amendment
The 14th Amendment was a reconstruction amendment. It address Citizenship rights. It also addressed equal protection of laws. -
The 15th Amendment
The 15th amendment was also a major point for the African Americans. This amendment said that federal/state governments can't deny any American the right to vote. It doesn't matter if you are white or black. -
1st African American voted into congress
On February 25, 1870 Hiram Rhodes Revels seated as the 1st black congressmen.This major event for African Americans happened during the Reconstruction era. In 1875 Blanche Bruce was the 2nd black congressmen. -
Civil Rights Act of 1875
The Civil Rights Act of 1875 was also referred to as the Enforcement Act or Force act. It said the United States federal law enacted during the Reconstruction Era to guarantee African Americans equal treatment in the public. It also granted them the right for public transportation and to prohibit exclusion from the jury service.
