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Reconstruction
After the Civil War ended, the period of Reconstruction in the South brought great hope for change. For over ten years, gains were made, schools were created, teachers were trained, and black politicians were elected into office. As quickly as these gains came, however, they vanished.

Timeline of the Reconstruction Era
Immediately following the Civil War, a time of transition occurred in the lives of newly freed slaves. This timeline of the reconstruction era covers the important laws that were enacted, the government’s role in reconstruction, and the reaction of southern states.

The Black Codes of 1865
The Black Codes of 1865 turned out to be a unique way for white southerners to attempt to maintain the way of life they had known prior to the Civil War. While freedom had been won, ex-slaves were restricted and opportunities were limited.

Ku Klux Klan
A secret paramilitary white supremacist organization, the Ku Klux Klan at various times in American history terrorized blacks and white sympathizers with violent acts of lynching, shootings, and whippings.

15th Amendment
Read the text of the 15th Amendment. It guaranteed that the right to vote could not be infringed upon by racial discrimination.

14th Amendment
The 14th Amendment was enacted during Reconstruction and it provided that all citizens have equal protection of the law. Read the full text at this site.