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Robert E. Lee Surrenders
Lee surrenders at Appomattox Court House in Virginia -
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Reconstruction Era
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President Assassinated
President Abraham Lincoln is Assassinated at Ford's Theater while watching a play. -
Andrew Johnson Becomes President
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The South and Congress
All former Confederate states, with the exception of Mississippi have formally accepted presidential requirements for returning to the Union and representation in Congress. However, The 39th Congress denies their representation due to the Congress discussing punishment for the South. -
13th Amendment Ratified
This amendment abolishes Slavery in the United States -
Black Codes
Black Codes are enacted in Southern States. These laws restrict the rights of African Americans. -
Civil Rights Act
This Act gives citizenship to African Americans and guarantees equal rights. -
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Memphis Race Riot
White police and civilians kill 46 African Americans and destroy 90 schools, and homes. -
Ku Klux Klan Formed
This terrorist group, created in Pulaski, Tennessee, was created to terrorize African Americans, and to keep the "old ways" of American life. -
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President Impeachment Trial
By one vote, the U.S. senate fails to remove President Johnson from office. -
14th Amendment Ratified
This amendment ensures that African Americans have equal rights to all other Americans. -
Ulysses S. Grant Becomes 18th U.S. President
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First African American Senator
Hiram Revels from Mississippi elected to U.S. Senate. -
15th Amendment Ratified
This amendment extends the people allowed to vote to all male citizens of any race. -
Civil Rights Act
Enacted by Congress. States the African Americans have equal rights in public affairs and jury service. It was declared unconstitutional in 1883. -
Wade Hampton inaugurated as governor of South Carolina.
This former confederate leader getting elected confirms fears that the South is not committed to Reconstruction -
Rutherford B. Hayes inaugurated President
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Reconstruction Era Ends
President Hays withdraws Federal Troops defending the rights of African Americans from the South, ending the Reconstruction Era -
