Reconstruction :0 :)

Poll Taxes End

Jan 23, 1864

Poll taxes were taxes that voters had to pay. These were used to keep African Americans from voting. If they wanted to vote they had to pay. In 1864 this was ended by the 24th ammendment.

Wade Davis Bil

Jul 6, 1864

To rejoin the Union a state had to meet many requirements. Like a majority of the states white males had to swear loyality to the Union. Also white males who swore that they diddn't fight against the Union could fight for delegates.

Freedmen's Buero

Mar 3, 1865

This helped African Americans adjust or adapt to freedom. It provided food, clothes, and medical services. It also helped freed people find work.

Assanation of Abraham Lincon

Apr 14, 1865

Abrham Lincon was at the theater when he was shot by John Wilkes Booth. Jhon thought this would make him popular among the south

Klu Klux Klan

Dec 21, 1865

the Klu Klux Klan was also known as kkk. KKK members killed and hung African Americans. They wore white robes and hoods to hide their faces.

Civil Rights Act of 1866

Apr 9, 1866

This act granted full citizenship to African Americans or freed slaves. This protected freed slaves rights also. This law overturned black codes

Andrew Jhonson was Impeached

May 18, 1868

After Lincon died vice president Jhonson became prsident. Many people were outraged with Jhonson's actions. The House of Representatives voted to impeach him. He was the first president to be impeached.

Civil Rights Act

Mar 1, 1875

The Civil Rights Act gave African Americans full rights and enjoyment. It also states that no one can be denied acess to places Americans can go. Also, if tey had to pay a price if this requirement was broken.

Grandfather Clause

Jan 1, 1895

This prohibited freed slaves from voting. This made it so that if your grandfather voted so could you. You also had to be a male to vote.

Ulysses S. Grant

Oct 21, 2011

Ulysses S. Grant was elected to be prsident in 1869.