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helped free slaves, however they weren’t free immediately. Changes from the war aim from keeping the Union together to now ending slavery.
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Helped free slaves but they weren’t free right away
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Laws designed to regulate the affairs of the emancipated blacks and keep them as slaves. Penalties imposed on black who jumped into their labor contracts which made them work for 1 year for minimal pay.
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Lincoln was shot in the head at Petersens house in present day Washington DC
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Divided south into 5 military districts, each commanded by a general. States that wish to be administers had to pass the 14th amendment. Eventually the 15th amendment was passed.
