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System that aided distressed freedmen ( freed slaves ). In 1865 - 1872 . It was an important agency of the early Reconstruction. It was also apart of the U.S. Department of War.
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Reconstruction means the act of rebuilding something . The South had to rebuild itself and rejoin the union .
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It was the Final engagment of the Confederate States Army . Robert E. Lee made an attack to break through the Union . He had no choice but to surrender.
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At Ford's Theatre in Washington , John W. Booth shot President Lincoln. Lincoln later died , and John W. Booth was soon captured and killed . Lincoln died right across the street from the Theatre at the Peterson's Home.
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The Consitution formally declared that slavery was abolished in the U.S . All slaves were later freed . It also outlawed involuntary servitude, and freed 10 Confederate states.
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This Amendment gave everyone born in the U.S their abilities and rights . It prohibited states and local governments to ensure fairness and liberty. It provides equal protection to all people .
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He was the first African American Bishop in the South. He started the A.M.E. churches. His saying was " I Claim Rights For Man".
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This Amendment gave the U.S the voting right to vote regardless of the race . As well as the persons previous status as a slave. It made everyone have equal rights to vote .
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At first Georgia was against the 15th Amendment. It finally rejoined in 1870. It was hesitant to rejoin. But , soon it did.
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In the Beggining he lost . 2O votes if his were uncounted. Soon they were and he got the victory.
