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The 10 Percent Plan
Lincoln readmitted states back into the Union once slavery had been abolitshed and ten percent of the states population swears an oath of allegience. This took place when reconstructionists of Arkansas held a state convention in Little Rock to determine whether of not the state would be readmitted.
"The Ten Percent Plan." The Ten Percent Plan. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 May 2014.
http://www.oldstatehouse.com/exhibits/arkansas-politics/onthestump-4d2.asp'
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The Wade-Davis Bill
Lincoln refused to sign the Wade-Davis Bill, which required each state to abolish slavery, a majority of voters to take the oath, and it inforced former Confederate states to never support the confederacy. The bill also required blacks to have the right to vote.
"Wade-Davis Bill (1864)." Our Documents -. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 May 2014. http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=37
"Digital Repository." Wade-Davis Bill, 1864. Web. 18 May 2014.
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Freedmen's Bureau
Freedman's Bureau was intended to protect the rights of ex-slaves and give them education and medical care. This was in use for one year while the transition from slavery and freedom in the Southern states.
PBS. PBS, n.d. Web. 14 May 2014.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/jimcrow/stories_events_freed.html
"Freedmen's Bureau Marriage Records." National Archives and Records Administration. National Archives and Records Administration. Web. 19 May 2014.
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Lincoln's Assassination
Because of Lincoln's Assassination, vice-president Johnson becomes president. Lincoln's killer shot him in an attempt to save and conserve the confederacy. The seach for the killer was one of the longest history.
"Abraham Lincoln’s Assassination." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 13 May 2014.
http://www.history.com/topics/abraham-lincoln-assassination
"Today in History: Lincoln Shot - TPS-Barat Primary Source Nexus." TPSBarat Primary Source Nexus. Web. 18 May 2014. -
Johnson Announces his Plan for Reconstruction
Johnson's plan for reconstruction was to readmit former Confederate states back into the Union. These states had to order conventions to disclaim their secession, slavery, and war depts. This plan also required states to ratify the thirteenth ammendment and was put into action in the summer of 1865.
PBS. PBS. Web. 16 May 2014.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/reconstruction/states/sf_timeline.html
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Black Codes
These "codes" denied African-Americans to the right to own land, bear arms, meet after certain hours, and marry whites. It gave the rights to white men to arrest blacks. Even though slavery had ended, the "black codes" were designed to restrict free black men and garantee their accesibility for labor.
"Black Codes." History.com. A&E Television Networks. Web. 14 May 2014.
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Johnson declared the Union Restored
Although Johnson declares the Union restored, Congress refused to seat former Congressional representatives from former Confederate States. Republicans refuse to recognize the new governments in southern states.
Shmoop Editorial Team. "Reconstruction Timeline of Important Dates." Shmoop.com. Shmoop University, Inc., 11 Nov. 2008. Web. 17 May 2014.
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The States Ratify the 13th Amendment
The 13th amendment ended slavery. It states "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction."
"Primary Documents in American History." 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Primary Documents of American History (Virtual Programs & Services, Library of Congress). Web. 16 May 2014. -
Congress Attempts to Protect ex-slaves by Expanding Power of Freedman's Bureau
As a result of the "black codes" Congress tries to protect ex-slaves by enforcing Freedman's Bureau, to take away freedom or rights in courts. This was passed through Johnson's veto, but only lasted until 1872, when Congress shut the bureau due to pressure from white southerners.
"Freedmen’s Bureau." History.com. A&E Television Networks. Web. 17 May 2014.
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Congress Passes the Civil Rights Acts of 1866
This act gives United States citizens the rights to make contracts, sue, show evidence in courts, and purchase or sell land. It also granted citizenship to all men, and this bill became a law under Johnson's presidency.
PBS. PBS. Web. 15 May 2014.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/reconstruction/activism/ps_1866.html
"Civil Rights Act of 1866." Milestone Documents RSS. Web. 19 May 2014. -
Whites Riot in Memphis and New Orleans
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Congress Submits the 14th Amendment to the States for Ratification
The 14th Amendment ensures the citizenship of African-Americans and decreases representation of states to deny suffrage. However, President Johnson urges to reject the amendment. This amendment was applied to both the Federal and state government.
"14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Civil Rights (1868)." Our Documents -. Web. 17 May 2014.
http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?doc=43
"Modern American History." Modern American History. Web. 19 May 2014. -
Republicans Capture 2/3 of Both Houses of Congress
The Republicans win the majority in every northern legislatuere by 2/3 vote. They decided Congress should control the Reconstruction, put the south in military rule, and order several acts.
"Radical Reconstuction" Web. 17. May. 2014
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Whites Riot in Memphis and New Orleans
While many African-Americans were being killed, riots were taking place in parts of the United States, which influenced many Northerners to believe stronger measures were needed to protect ex-slaves. Blacks, as well as delegates, were targeted. As a result of the riots, 100 people were killed.
"New Orleans Race Riot." New Orleans Race Riot. Web. 17 May 2014.
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Congress Divides the South into Military Districts Subject to Martial Law
The law required former Confederate states to ratify the 14th amendment, ending slavery, adopt new state constitutions, and give black men the right to vote. The five military districts were made as part of the Reconstruction Acts and each one was commanded by a general.
"Reconstruction." History.com. A&E Television Networks. Web. 17 May 2014.
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Impeachment of President Johnson
The House votes to impeach Johnson and Senators vote for conviction. This was the first impeachment in American history. Johnson had failed to win favor from the Republicans.
"American Experience: TV's Most-watched History Series." PBS. PBS. Web. 15 May 2014.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/general-article/grant-impeachment/
Government Documents as Primary Sources Tags: 1860-1869. Government Documents, History, Primary Source, Subject Guides ." 1860-1869. Web. 19 May 2014. -
Georgia Expels Blacks from its State Legislature
This event influenced Congress to re-impose the military rule in the state. Democrats pointed out the new state legislature did not guarantee blacks the right to hold office.
"History Engine: Tools for Collaborative Education and Research | Episodes." History Engine: Tools for Collaborative Education and Research | Episodes. Web. 17 May 2014.
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Grant Elected President
Grant is elected president and his victory depended on 500,000 black votes. It was the first presidential election during the reconstruction period and was three of the former confederate states were not able to vote.
"United States Presidential Election, 1868." Princeton University. Web. 18 May 2014.
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Congress Proposes the 15th Amendment
The 15th Amendment forbids states from taking away the right to vote due to race, color, or previous condition in servitude. The amendment also granted African-Americans the right to vote.
"Today's Document from the National Archives." National Archives and Records Administration. National Archives and Records Administration. Web. 18 May 2014.
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The Force Act and The Ku Klux Klan Act
Congress passses the acts to make the use of force to stop people from voting illegal. It was mainly focused on the Ku Klux Klan who were murdering many blacks and some whites. If the states failed the act, the law allowed the involvement of the federal government.
PBS. PBS. Web. 18 May 2014.
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Collapse of Freedman's Savings and Trust Company
The goal was to teach values of thrift, but failed to after the Panic of 1873. The closure devastated African-Americans who put money into the bank. Some descendents spend years petitioning Congress for a refund for money.
"Prologue: Special Issue on Federal Records and African American History." National Archives and Records Administration. National Archives and Records Administration. Web. 18 May 2014.
"Freedman's Savings and Trust Company." NCpedia Home Page. Web. 19 May 2014. -
The Civil Rights Act of 1875
This law guarantees equal rights in public settings. However, the Supreme Court declared it unconstitutional in 1883, and the act was not enforced, but the right for civil rights continued.
PBS. PBS. Web. 16 May 2014.
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Disputed Presidential Election of 1876
The Republican Party agrees to put an end to the Reconstruction and promise federal aid in the south. Despite gaining freedom, African-Americans stiil faced discrimination after the Reconstruction era. After the election, the Compromise of 1877 put Hayes into office as President.
"Compromise of 1877." History.com. A&E Television Networks. Web. 15 May 2014.
http://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/compromise-of-1877
"American Experience: TV's Most-watched History Series." PBS. PBS. Web. 18 May
