Reconstruction Era

Robert E. Lee Surrenders

Apr 9, 1865

Lee surrenders at Appomattox Court House in Virginia

Reconstruction Era

Period: Apr 9, 1865 to Dec 31, 1877

President Assassinated

Apr 14, 1865

President Abraham Lincoln is Assassinated at Ford's Theater while watching a play.

Andrew Johnson Becomes President

Apr 15, 1865

The South and Congress

Oct 30, 1865

All former Confederate states, with the exception of Mississippi have formally accepted presidential requirements for returning to the Union and representation in Congress. However, The 39th Congress denies their representation due to the Congress discussing punishment for the South.

13th Amendment Ratified

Dec 6, 1865

This amendment abolishes Slavery in the United States

Black Codes

Dec 6, 1865

Black Codes are enacted in Southern States. These laws restrict the rights of African Americans.

Civil Rights Act

Apr 9, 1866

This Act gives citizenship to African Americans and guarantees equal rights.

Memphis Race Riot

Period: May 1, 1866 to May 3, 1866

White police and civilians kill 46 African Americans and destroy 90 schools, and homes.

Ku Klux Klan Formed

Jul 30, 1866

This terrorist group, created in Pulaski, Tennessee, was created to terrorize African Americans, and to keep the "old ways" of American life.

President Impeachment Trial

Period: Mar 1, 1868 to May 31, 1868

By one vote, the U.S. senate fails to remove President Johnson from office.

14th Amendment Ratified

Jul 12, 1868

This amendment ensures that African Americans have equal rights to all other Americans.

Ulysses S. Grant Becomes 18th U.S. President

Nov 3, 1868

First African American Senator

Feb 23, 1870

Hiram Revels from Mississippi elected to U.S. Senate.

15th Amendment Ratified

Mar 30, 1870

This amendment extends the people allowed to vote to all male citizens of any race.

Civil Rights Act

Mar 1, 1875

Enacted by Congress. States the African Americans have equal rights in public affairs and jury service. It was declared unconstitutional in 1883.

Wade Hampton inaugurated as governor of South Carolina.

Oct 30, 1876

This former confederate leader getting elected confirms fears that the South is not committed to Reconstruction

Rutherford B. Hayes inaugurated President

Jan 20, 1877

Reconstruction Era Ends

Dec 31, 1877

President Hays withdraws Federal Troops defending the rights of African Americans from the South, ending the Reconstruction Era

Sources

May 1, 2017

1.http://www.shmoop.com/reconstruction/timeline.html
2.http://www.pinzler.com/ushistory/timeline6.html
3.Google Images
4.http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/exhibits/reconstruction/timeline.html