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13th Amendment
it outlawed slavery in the United States. This made the blacks finally free of slavery. It led to increased racism and discrimination against blacks. -
14th Amendment
It stated that freedmen and anyone born in the U.S. is a citizen of America and laws cannot be passed to discriminate against them. This led to all blacks being American citizens -
15 Amendment
The 15th Amendment gave blacks the ability to vote. This led to freedmen finally starting to have a say in the American government. -
Enforcement Act 1
This act stated that it was illegal to interfere with a citizen's right to vote. This made it so blacks could vote and not be scared away from the Klu Klux Klan. -
Enforcement Act 2
This act stated that Federal elections must be under the supervision of Federal Marshals. This led to more fair votes and gave blacks more of a chance to vote fairly. -
Enforcement Act 3
Made the clan illegal so people could be arrested for it. Helped the blacks with the fight against discrimination and help from troops being sent to fight the clan. -
Civil Rights Act of 1875
Guaranteed access to public places like schools and churches for blacks and whites. Later led to the Plessy vs. Ferguson court case which was ruled equal but separate.