Slavery

Election of Abraham Lincoln

Nov 6, 1860

This election was a very important election that had a huge impact on America. Lincoln was one of the best presidents America has ever had. Along with this, he was the president who abolished slavery.

Emancipation Proclamation

Jan 1, 1863

This very important document was the start of freeing all of the slaves.

Ku Klux Klan

Jan 1, 1865

This rascist group, or klan, was very vicious towards colored people. They killed or hurt colored people just about everyday.

Succession

Apr 15, 1865

This was the first "election" after Lincoln's death. The man chose had to fill Lincoln's large shoes.

13th Ammendment

Dec 6, 1865

The 13th ammendment abolished slavery, the 14th said that anyone born in the United States would stay a citizen no matter what color or race, and the 15th protects the voting rights for everyone. These ammendments were called the reconstruction.

14th Ammendment

Jun 13, 1866

Info in 13th ammendment.

15th Ammendment

Feb 15, 1871

Info in 13th Ammendment

Election of 1876

Nov 3, 1876

This was a very important election which was the first election with true political parties.

Civil Rhights Cases of 1883

Jan 1, 1883

There were many civil rights cases. This was so because so many people wanted their.