1865
Lincoln's assassination
Our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, was shot on April 14, 1865. He died April 15, 1865. This put a dent in his plan for Reconstruction.
1865
13th amendment
Made slavery illegal.
1865
Freedmen's bureau
First sytem of welfare for the people who could not support themselves.
1866
Civil Rights act of 1866
Provided blacks with the same legal rights that white people had.
1866
14th amendment
This was made because it was feared that the Civil Rights Act might be overturned.
1867
Reconstruction Acts
divided the south into five districts.