Top 5 Moments of the Reconstruction Era

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The Reconstruction Era was a pivotal moment in American history, following the Civil War and shaping the country’s future.

Welcome to HistoriaHigh! Today, we will explore the top 5 moments of The Reconstruction Era.

Number 1: Emancipation Proclamation (1863) – President Lincoln issued an executive order freeing slaves in the Confederate states.

Number 2: 13th Amendment Ratified (1865) – Slavery was abolished throughout the United States.

Number 3: 14th Amendment Ratified (1868) – The amendment granted citizenship and equal protection under the law to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S.

Number 4: 15th Amendment Ratified (1870) – African American men were granted the right to vote.

Number 5: The Compromise of 1877, marked the end of Reconstruction and the withdrawal of federal troops from the South, leading to the establishment of Jim Crow laws. 

These moments defined the Reconstruction Era and paved the way for civil rights and equality in America.