21 St. 40 Min, 15 Apr 1865 Jahr - Andrew Johnson becomes president

Beschreibung:

Became a democrat president after Lincoln was assassinated. The 13th Amendment is added to the Constitution (abolishes slavery), and the 14th Amendment is passed by Congress and added to the Constitution (gives citizen rights). House of Representatives impeach him in 1868 and the Senate acquits the president of the 11 articles of impeachment, but he was found not guilty. In 1868 the President issued a unconditional pardon to those who participated in the southern rebellion. The 15th Amendment is passed (voting rights)