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Thirteenth Amendment
The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery. This was important to reconstruction because it finally allowed slaves to become free. -
Ku Klux Klan
A secret group that is against blacks, the purpose was to restore white rule. This was a big shock when people found out about it, therefore it was significant to Reconstruction. -
President Johnson's Impeachment Trial
The U.S Senate fails to remove President Johnson, by one vote. This was significant because radical leaders felt President Johnson was not carrying his constitutional obligation to enforce the Reconstruction Act. -
First black senator elected
The first black U.S. senate was Hiram Revels. This was significant because he was the first black U.S. senate. -
Fifteenth Amendment ratified
No one can be kept from voting because of the color of their skin, race or previous events in their life. This allowed more people to feel like U.S. citizens. -
Civil Rights Act of 1875 enacted by Congress
This was significant because it guaranteed equal rights to African Americans in public accommodations. -
Disputed Presidential Election
Republicans challenged the validity of the voting in South Carolina, Florida and Louisiana -
Reconstruction ends
President Rutherford Hayes withdraws troops from the South protecting the Civil Rights of African Americans.
