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Freedsmen bureau
The bureau of refugees, freed slaves, and abandoned lands was passed by congress in 1865. This helped former black slaves and poor people in the south due to the aftermath of the war -
Lincoln assassinated, Johnson successes
President Abraham Lincoln was shot in the back of his head during a play at a theater by John Wilkes Booth. On April 15th he was pronounced dead in a home near the theatre. -
13th amendment ratified
The 13th amendment which abolishes slavery for anybody and any race in the us was ratified. Georgia was the first state to ratify the amendment, this meant that slavery would cease to exist on U.S soil. -
Black codes
Certain laws passed by the southern states aimed at colored people. Examples of some laws were could not own property nor guns, could not vote, and if you had no job you could be arrested. -
Civil rights act of 1866
This act was passed by congress to overthrow the veto of president Johnson. The act stated that all persons in the united states were citizens, without regard to race, color, or previous condition. -
Memphis race riot
Civilians and American citizens kill 46 African Americans and destroy 90 houses, schools, and four church's in Memphis, Tennessee -
KKK created
The Ku klux clan a secret organization was to scare, torture, or kill African Americans, to restore white power in the U.S., the clan was founded in Pulaski, Tennessee -
Johnsons impeachment trial.
Andrew Johnson impeachment trial began as he was breaking rules and policies. By one vote the senate failed to remove Johnson from office.
