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Constitutional Convention
In May 1787 55 delegates held a Constitutional Convention to discuss ways to strengthen the government. -
Amendments Proposed
On September 25, 1789 the Bill of rights were all ratified and the Amendments were proposed. -
11th Amendment proposed
On March 4, 1794 the 11th Amendment was proposed to limit Supreme Court Jurisdictions -
12th Amendment Proposed
On December 9, 1803 the 12th Amendment was proposed to rework the presidential selection process. -
Lincoln becomes President
In 1861 Abraham Lincoln became President with Hamlin as Vice President. -
American Civil War
In 1861 the American Civil War begins at Fort Sumter -
Gen. Robert E. Lee in command
In 1862 Gen. Robert E. Lee was placed in command of the army Northern Virginia -
Battle at Gettysburg
In 1863 the Battle at Gettysburg begins. -
Lincoln is re-elected as President
In 1864 Abraham Lincoln was re-elected as President with Johnson by his side as Vice President -
13th Amendment Proposed
On January 31st 1865 the 13th Amendment was proposed to prohibit slavery -
Andrew Johnson takes office.
On April 15, 1865 President Lincoln was assassinated, and VP Andrew Johnson becomes President. -
Civil Rights Act
In 1866 the Civil Rights Act occurred while Johnson was President. -
14th Amendment Proposed
On June 13, 1866 was proposed, to guarantee the rights of citizens and other persons. -
Impeachment of President Johnson
In 1868 the impeachment of President Johnson was acquitted by senate by one vote. -
15th Amendment Proposed
On February 26,1869 the 15th Amendment was proposed to ensure the right of black men to vote.
