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Lee surrenders at Appomattox Court House in Virginia
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President Abraham Lincoln is Assassinated at Ford's Theater while watching a play.
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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.
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This amendment abolishes Slavery in the United States
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Black Codes are enacted in Southern States. These laws restrict the rights of African Americans.
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This Act gives citizenship to African Americans and guarantees equal rights.
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White police and civilians kill 46 African Americans and destroy 90 schools, and homes.
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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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By one vote, the U.S. senate fails to remove President Johnson from office.
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This amendment ensures that African Americans have equal rights to all other Americans.
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Hiram Revels from Mississippi elected to U.S. Senate.
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This amendment extends the people allowed to vote to all male citizens of any race.
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Enacted by Congress. States the African Americans have equal rights in public affairs and jury service. It was declared unconstitutional in 1883.
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This former confederate leader getting elected confirms fears that the South is not committed to Reconstruction
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President Hays withdraws Federal Troops defending the rights of African Americans from the South, ending the Reconstruction Era
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