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Freedmen's Bureau
Initiated by president Lincoln.It was intended to last one year after civil war.Freedmen's Burea was operational from 1865-1872 -
THE CIVIL WAR ENDED
News of surrender at Appomattox on April 9 quickly spread through the north.A mixture of joy and sorrow for people that lost loved ones.It was over the Union had won and slavery was over. -
Abraham Lincolns assassinated
As the American Civil War was drawing to a ending,Lincoln was assassinated five days after the surrender.The assination was planned by a stage acter known as John Wilkes Booth.Lincoln was the first president of the United States of America ever to be assassinated. -
13TH Amendment Ratified
The 13th Amenedment states that neither slavery or involuntary servitude,except as a punishment.It was first introduced in the u.s senate in 1864.It was finally in april of 1865. -
15th Amendment Ratified
States equalityof rights.Congress shall have power to enforce.Also states Amendment shall take effect two years after -
14th Amendment Ratified
States that no state can abridge the privleges and immunitys of any of its citizens.no person who supported rebellion against United States can hold office.
