Timeline of the reconstruction act.
By Ray'shae Hastings
My timeline
1863
January 1
Emancipation Proclamation issued.
Frees slaves in states in rebellion and authorizes the enlistment of black troops.
1865
March 3
The Freedmen's Bureau established.
Provides assistance to emancipated African Americans. Abolished in 1872.
April 15
President Abraham Lincoln assassinated.
Vice President Andrew Johnson becomes president.
December 6
13th Amendment.
Abolishes slavery in all states and territories .
Black Codes enacted.
Southern states enact laws restricting rights of African Americans.
1866
April 9
Civil Rights Act of 1866
Confers citizenship on African Americans and guarantees equal rights.
Ku Klux Klan
A secret organization to intimidate African Americans and restore white rule is founded in Pulaski, Tennessee. They were co-founded by former "confederate" Calvary general Nathan beatings. they did things like lynching, massacres, and beatings.
1867
Reconstruction Acts
Congress divides the former Confederacy into five military districts and requires elections in which African American men can vote. rebuilding our nation.
1868
July 21
Fourteenth Amendment.
Prohibited states from depriving any male citizen of equal protection under law, regarding of race.
November 3
Ulysses S. Grant elected President.
The former Union general becomes the 18th president.
1870
March 30
Fifteenth Amendment ratified.
Extends the vote to all male citizens regardless of racer or previous condition of servitude.
1872
Freedmen's Bureau abolished.
1875
March 1
Civil Rights Act of 1875 enacted by Congress.
Guarantees equal rights to African Americans in public accomodations and jury service. Ruled unconstitutional in 1883.
Reconstruction ends.
President Rutherford Hayes withdraws federal troops from the South protecting the Civil Rights of African Americans.