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Unit 9: The Reconstruction Era 1863-1877

By Mnayeli
  • The Pacific railroad Act of May 10th,1862

    The Pacific railroad Act of May 10th,1862
    This was a series of Acts created by Congress promoting the construction of the railroad in the United States by authorizing and issuing that the government Bond would grant land to railroad companies.
  • The significance of the Pacific railroad Act of 1862

    This act authorized the Union of the Pacific railroad and the Central Pacific brower road by building a telegraph line from Amana, Nebraska to California. This act was also able to provide Land from the public with government wants to help pay for the construction.
  • Emancipation Proclamation January 1st 1863

    Emancipation Proclamation January 1st 1863
    This was a presidential Proclamation issued by the United States President Abraham Lincoln on January 1st, 1863. this is granted freedom to slaves in the Confederate States. This only applied to slaves in the union if the world was won by them.
  • Significance of the Emancipation Proclamation 1863

    When does Proclamation was developed it was a start to abolishing slavery granting freedom to enslaved blacks. Also I change the aim of War allowing for the states to preserve its Union. This is important because people came to their senses realizing how big of an issue slavery was and provide a solution rather than ignoring it..
  • Women's loyal league May 4th,1863

    Women's loyal league May 4th,1863
    Was an organization formed on May 14th, 1863 by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Staton. this was formed to find solutions to win the American Civil War with an amendment to the US Constitution abolishing slavery.
  • Significance of the woman's loyal league

    With this organization led by women who were seen as Leaders could help worldwide with situations by allowing the woman to State their ideas and opinion. This organization could have potentially gave the woman's more power as they had a c and things rather than none at all.
  • Sherman's March November 15th to December 21st,1864

    Sherman's March November 15th to December 21st,1864
    Was a March to the Sea which consisted of a military campaign of the American Civil War from November 15th until December 21st, 1864 which was led by General William Tecumseh Sherman. The purpose of this March was to expand fear into the Georgian civilians causing them to abandon the Confederate cause.
  • The significance of Sherman's March

    This March is important because Sherman was able to capture Atlanta, Georgia which was seen as a very important transportation center in to the Confederacy. Also Sherman Believe by capturing Atlanta would some how put it into the Civil War by destroying the confederacy's economics.
  • The Panic of 1873 September 18th

    The Panic of 1873 September 18th
    Was a financial crisis that caused a economic decline in Europe and North America from 1873 to 1879. Also this occurred due to Jackson Policies which were influenced by his term in presidency. But this occurred during Ulysses Grant's term which lasted for about 6 years causing economic hardship.
  • The Significance of the Panic of 1873

    This Panic is important because it was caused from the collapse of the Vienna Stock Market in 1873 and the Collapse of the Jay Cooke and Company which are companies in which provided for Britain, Europe and North America. And on this same day other banks had collapsed as well causing the New York Stock Exchange to shut down for about 10 days. This caused the destruction in businesses and the decline in the development in Rail Roads, and even factories were shut down.
  • The Civil Rights Act Of 1875

    The Civil Rights Act Of 1875
    Was a Federal law created by the United States during the Reconstruction Era in response to the Civil Rights Violations towards African Americans. This Act gave equal treatment to all citizens with equal rights. Later this Act was declared unconstitutional because it forbidden discrimination in public areas.
  • The Significance of The Civil Rights Act of 1875

    This is significant because this Act could have allowed for the African Americans to finally receive fair treatment yet it was declared unconstitutional. I believe this was done because the rich white folks were afraid of what free blacks would do to their nation and did not want any part in this.