dec 1, 1863 - Lincoln's 10% Plan of Reconstruction
Description:
Offered amnesty and restoration of rights to white southerners who took an oath of loyalty to the Union. when 10% of 1860 voters took it, they could have a new state government which would abolish slavery. Left Black people out of post-war plans.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 1, 1863
Now
~ 161 years ago