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13th Amendment Ratified
The 13th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified on December 6, 1865 and abolished slavery in America. -
Ku Klux Klan is founded
The Ku Klux Klan was a group who's goal was to restore white supremacy by way of violence against African Americans and Pro-Black politicians. -
The Civil Rights Act of 1866
The Civil Rights Act of 1866 was passed on April 9,1866 and stated that citizens right are protected. It was past in the aftermath of the Civil War to protect the rights of newly freed African Americans. -
15th Amendment Ratified
The 15th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified on February 3, 1870 and prohibited states from discriminating voters based on "race, color, or previous condition of servitude". -
First black senator elected
Hiram Rhodes Revels took office in the 41st United States Congress on February 23, 1870 and served until March 3, 1871
