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In May 1787 55 delegates held a Constitutional Convention to discuss ways to strengthen the government.
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On September 25, 1789 the Bill of rights were all ratified and the Amendments were proposed.
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On March 4, 1794 the 11th Amendment was proposed to limit Supreme Court Jurisdictions
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On December 9, 1803 the 12th Amendment was proposed to rework the presidential selection process.
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In 1861 Abraham Lincoln became President with Hamlin as Vice President.
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In 1861 the American Civil War begins at Fort Sumter
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In 1862 Gen. Robert E. Lee was placed in command of the army Northern Virginia
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In 1863 the Battle at Gettysburg begins.
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In 1864 Abraham Lincoln was re-elected as President with Johnson by his side as Vice President
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On January 31st 1865 the 13th Amendment was proposed to prohibit slavery
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On April 15, 1865 President Lincoln was assassinated, and VP Andrew Johnson becomes President.
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In 1866 the Civil Rights Act occurred while Johnson was President.
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On June 13, 1866 was proposed, to guarantee the rights of citizens and other persons.
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In 1868 the impeachment of President Johnson was acquitted by senate by one vote.
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On February 26,1869 the 15th Amendment was proposed to ensure the right of black men to vote.
