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Beginning of Reconstruction
The beginning of the era was while Lincoln was still in office. This marked the start of a great time for growth civil rights. This was also the start of many other great ideas -
13th Amendment
This amendment abolished slavery. Along with that it abolished all involuntary solitude of any kind. Except as a form of punishment for breaking the law. -
Andrew Johnson's inaugurated
This started the main part of the reconstruction era. During his presidency he allowed southern states to govern themselves. This caused a dark period of time for African Americans. -
Civil Rights Act
This held to the fact that all that were born in the united states grants citizenship. This means no discrimination no matter race, color, or previous condition. -
Andrew Johnson's Impeachment
This began of time for the black community to start expressing their newfound rights. This got rid of the oppression of the black laws. It was a great time for the black community. -
14th Amendment
This amendment addresses citizenship rights. At the same time it also gave equal protection to the laws concerning this. Later it led to the 15th amendment. -
Grant's Inauguration
This started the radical reconstruction part of the reconstruction. He held a hands off approach to the reconstruction. The only time he put down force was to stop southern oppression. -
15th Amendment
This is what allowed citizens the rights to vote. No matter race, color, or previous condition. This is when grant put his foot down and applied force against southern forces. -
End of Recontruction
This is the end of a long era of hatred and discrimination. But also for growth and amending. It was a great yet terrible time for the black community.
