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Civil War
The Civil War begins between the North and the South. -
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation ends slavery in Confederate states. -
End of the war
The Civil War ends. -
The 13th Amendment
The 13th Amendment outlawed slavery in all states. -
The 14th Amendment
The 14th amendment states that all citizens will be treated equally. -
The 15th Amendment
The 15th amendment says that the states will not deny the right to vote based on race.