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The Whiskey Ring Scandal involved the diversion of tax revenue in government agents, politicians, whiskey distillers, and distributors. It was a sign of government corruption under Republicans.

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The Civil Rights Act of 1875 guaranteed equal treatment of blacks in public accommodations, transport, and prevented them from being excluded from jury duty.

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The Panic of 1873 was a financial crisis that caused a depression in the U.S and other countries. This helped bring an end to Reconstruction. Caused by over-speculation in railroad industry.

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Standard Oil company formed. Standard Oil would become to powerful it crushed competitors and created a huge monopoly. Controlled 95% of the oil industry in US.

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The 15th amendment was ratified. It granted African American men the right to vote.

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The first Transcontinental railroad was completed. It connected Nebraska to California. Made communication and trade much easier. Pacific and Central Pacific railroads connected in Utah.

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Congress ratified the 14th amendment in 1868. This granted citizenship to all people born or "naturalized" in the U.S, including slaves.

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Congress passed the 8-hour work day law in 1868 for all federal employees. This law encouraged the passing of more laws limiting work hours in the future.

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The Grange movement began. The Grange was meant to promote the social and economic needs of farmers. "Feed you all!"

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The KKK was formed in Pulaski Tennessee. The group advocated extremism in white supremacy, white nationalism, and anti-immigration.

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AP notes

http://www.howard.edu/library/reference/guides/reconstructionera/

http://www.linfo.org/standardoil.html

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/kkk-founded

https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/generic/CivilRightsAct1875.htm

http://www.historyhappenshere.org/node/7703

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Civil war ends

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Lincoln assassinated in Ford Theater by John Wilkes Booth

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13th amendment is ratified, freeing the slaves.