0h 27min, nov 9, 1865 y - Lee's Surrender At Appomattox Court House
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It ended the American Civil War. It began the process of reuniting the United States of America. It led to sweeping constitutional changes (the abolition of slavery). It began a more powerful Federal Government (no more arguments over how much power the States and Federal Gov could have)
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0h 27min, nov 9, 1865 y
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~ 158 years ago