African American History Timeline: Reconstruction by Alex Herman(ST)

1865: Freedmen’s Bureau created

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A bill passed in 1865 to help former slaves and poor white people

The bill gave Former slaves food ,housing and medicine

April 15, 1865 Abraham Lincoln is assassinated

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Abraham Lincoln was president March 4, 1861 to April 15, 1865 he was assassinated April 15 1865 by John Wilkes Booth

Abraham Lincoln was anti slavery but he didn't want the south to leave the union

April 15, 1865 :Andrew Johnson becomes president

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Andrew Johnsons policies didn't benefit former slaves and he vetoed the civil rights act

He was the first president to be impeached by congress

1868: The 14th Amendment

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Ratified in July 1868, the 14th Amendment granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States, including formerly enslaved people, and provided all citizens with “equal protection under the laws.” This critical piece of legislation was important for reinforcing the civil rights of freed slaves.

1870: The 15th Amendment

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Adopted in February 1870, the 15th Amendment guaranteed that a citizen's right to vote would not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. This amendment granted African American men the right to vote, marking a significant milestone in American democracy.

1866: Civil Rights Act of 1866

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This act was the first United States federal law to define citizenship and affirm that all citizens are equally protected by the law. It was primarily aimed at protecting the civil rights of African Americans in the wake of the American Civil War. Its passage was a significant early victory in the struggle against racism and for equality.

1877: End of Reconstruction

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Marking the end of the federal government's involvement in the South, the Compromise of 1877 resulted in the withdrawal of federal troops from the South. This effectively ended the Reconstruction era. The aftermath saw the rise of 'Jim Crow' laws and segregation policies that disenfranchised African Americans, creating significant setbacks in the progress made during Reconstruction.

1870s: Rise of Black Codes

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Despite the strides made during Reconstruction, many Southern states enacted 'Black Codes' laws to restrict the freedoms of African Americans and ensure their availability as a cheap labor force. These laws were a precursor to the Jim Crow laws of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, highlighting the ongoing struggle for true equality.

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