reconstruction timeline

the emancipation proclamation is issued. this is important because it freed slaves from the south.

Abraham Lincoln is reelected as president of the united states.

the freedman's bureau is established. this helped freed slaves

Robert E. Lee surrenders to the union. his surrender means that the war is over with Joseph E. Johnston surrendering as well

President Abraham Lincoln is assassinated and vice president Andrew Jackson becomes president.

the 13th amendment is ratified and bans slavery in the U.S.

the civil acts rights is passed and gives African Americans equal rights.

46 African Americans were killed and 90 houses, schools, and four churches were destroyed by people and police of Memphis.

the 14th amendment is ratified this guarantees equal protection under the law to African Americans.

Ulysses S. Grant is elected as the 18th president of the united states.