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Freedmen's Bureau
System that aided distressed freedmen ( freed slaves ). In 1865 - 1872 . It was an important agency of the early Reconstruction. It was also apart of the U.S. Department of War. -
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Reconstruction of Georgia Timeline
Reconstruction means the act of rebuilding something . The South had to rebuild itself and rejoin the union . -
End of Civil War ( Appomattox)
It was the Final engagment of the Confederate States Army . Robert E. Lee made an attack to break through the Union . He had no choice but to surrender. -
Abraham Lincoln Assassinated
At Ford's Theatre in Washington , John W. Booth shot President Lincoln. Lincoln later died , and John W. Booth was soon captured and killed . Lincoln died right across the street from the Theatre at the Peterson's Home. -
13th Amendment Ratified
The Consitution formally declared that slavery was abolished in the U.S . All slaves were later freed . It also outlawed involuntary servitude, and freed 10 Confederate states. -
14th Amendment
This Amendment gave everyone born in the U.S their abilities and rights . It prohibited states and local governments to ensure fairness and liberty. It provides equal protection to all people . -
Henry Mcneal Turner elected to Senate
He was the first African American Bishop in the South. He started the A.M.E. churches. His saying was " I Claim Rights For Man". -
15th Amendment Ratified
This Amendment gave the U.S the voting right to vote regardless of the race . As well as the persons previous status as a slave. It made everyone have equal rights to vote . -
Georgia Readmitted to the Union
At first Georgia was against the 15th Amendment. It finally rejoined in 1870. It was hesitant to rejoin. But , soon it did. -
Election of Rutherford B. Hayes
In the Beggining he lost . 2O votes if his were uncounted. Soon they were and he got the victory.
