Reconsruction Timeline U.S. History

The Freedmen's Bureau is created.

Mar 3, 1865

The Freedmen's Bureau helped African American's with their education, The Freedman's Bureau spent around $17,000 to help establish homes and distribute food. It established 4,000 schools and 100 hospitals for former slaves. This Bureau also helped freedmen find new jobs. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Freedman_bureau_harpers_cartoon.jpg

Civil War Ended

Apr 9, 1865

Confederate General Lee signed surrender papers to the Union at a Courthouse in Appomatrox, Virginia. With that, the Civil War offically ended. <a href='http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic-art/616563/82272/Confederate-General-Robert-E-Lee-surrendering-to-Union-General-Ulysses' >

Reconstruction Era

Period: Apr 9, 1865 to Jan 1, 1877

President Abraham Lincoln assassinated by John Wilkes Booth at the Lincoln Theater.

Apr 14, 1865

President Abraham Lincoln is assinated by John Wilkes Booth <a href='http://www.topicsites.com/abraham-lincoln/assassination.htm' >

Andrew Johnson was sworn in as President of the United States.

Apr 15, 1865

After Abraham Lincoln assination, Andrew Johnson, former Vice President, is sworn in as the 17th President of the United States. <a href='http://www.americaslibrary.gov/jb/nation/jb_nation_johnson_1_e.html' >

The Thirteenth Amendment is Ratified.

Dec 6, 1865

Passed by Congress on January 31, 1865. It gave Afircan Americans equality and prohibited slavery. <a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/21989119@N04/3217740217/'

The Reconstruction Act of 1867

Mar 2, 1867

This organized the south into 5 military districts, each looked over by a Genereal. It got rid of the Black Codes and ratified the Fourtheen Amendment. It also banned Conferderate leaders from voting. http://www.amazon.com/Forever-Free-Story-Emancipation-Reconstruction/dp/0375402594

Ulysses S. Grant is sworn into office as the eighteenth President of the United States.

May 29, 1868

http://popartmachine.com/blog/pop-art-portraits-usa-presidents-washington-to-obama.html

The Fourteenth Amendment is Ratified

Jun 9, 1868

Passed by Congress June 13, 1866. It protected the people's rights. <a href='http://www.laits.utexas.edu/txp_media/html/cons/features/0206_01/slide4.html' >

The Fifteenth Amendment is Ratified

Feb 3, 1870

The Fifteenth Amendment gave Afircan Americans the right to vote. http://www.laits.utexas.edu/txp_media/html/cons/features/0206_01/slide5.html

Compromise of 1877

Jan 1, 1877

This allowed the Republican party to elect Hayes for President. The Democratic party would vote for Hayes if these rules were met.
* There would be a Southerner on Hayes’ cabinet
* The federal troops would withdraw from southern states
* The government would subsidize the building of the southern railroad http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_P3OgR-4x2a4/SBJS_Uml02I/AAAAAAAAAK8/wr_zjjjeZP4/s400/CompromiseIndeed5w.jpg