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it outlawed slavery in the United States. This made the blacks finally free of slavery. It led to increased racism and discrimination against blacks. -
It stated that freedmen and anyone born in the U.S. is a citizen of America and laws cannot be passed to discriminate against them. This led to all blacks being American citizens -
The 15th Amendment gave blacks the ability to vote. This led to freedmen finally starting to have a say in the American government. -
This act stated that it was illegal to interfere with a citizen's right to vote. This made it so blacks could vote and not be scared away from the Klu Klux Klan. -
This act stated that Federal elections must be under the supervision of Federal Marshals. This led to more fair votes and gave blacks more of a chance to vote fairly. -
Made the clan illegal so people could be arrested for it. Helped the blacks with the fight against discrimination and help from troops being sent to fight the clan. -
Guaranteed access to public places like schools and churches for blacks and whites. Later led to the Plessy vs. Ferguson court case which was ruled equal but separate.