Reconstruction Timeline

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  • Emancipation Proclamation Issued

    Emancipation Proclamation Issued
    The Emancipation Proclamation was an executive order issued by Lincoln.

  • President Lincoln Assassinated

    President Lincoln Assassinated
    Lincoln was assassinated in the Petersen House by John Wilkes Booth, Vice President Andrew Johnson became president.

  • Slavery Abolished

    Slavery Abolished
    The 13th amendment was ratified, which meant slavery was abolished.

  • Civil Rights Act of 1866

    Civil Rights Act of 1866
    This act was passed by Congress over the veto of Andrew Johnson. It guarantees equal rights.

  • The KKK (Ku Klux Klan)

    The Ku Klux Klan was created to try to scare African Americans and try to restore white power.

  • Ulysses S. Grant becomes President

    Ulysses S. Grant becomes President
    Former Union General becomes the 18th president.

  • First Black Senator Elected

    First Black Senator Elected
    Hiram Revels was elected U.S. Senate as the first black senator. He was from North Carolina and was a minister.

  • 15th Amendment Ratified

    15th Amendment Ratified
    The 15th amendment prohibits any government to not discriminate against any man who wants to vote.