Reconstruction in the context of American history refers to the time period after the Civil War, specifically from 1865 to 1877, in which the United States began to rebuild from the pandemonium and chaotic aftermath of the Civil War. ... Indeed, not all aspects of Reconstruction were successful, but the primary goal of Reconstruction was accomplished, which makes it an overall successful period of time in the history of United States. ... The first and most important goal of Reconstruction was to hold the nation together, and it did success. ... Lincoln foresaw the infeasibility of the bill, ...

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Introduction Many events of the 18th century impacted the abolition of Slavery. ... I also site the major events during the 18th century. ... Abolitionists became important to the Free Soil Party in 1848. ... Nat Turner - Nat Turner, a black slave and preacher, led the most famous slave revolt in United States history. ... More whites died during the rebellion led by Turner than in any other in the nation's history. ...

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There have been several cases in the history of the Supreme Court that have had a powerful impact on both the highest court of the land and the history of the United States. ... It all came down to whether or not you believe that state's rights are more important than federal rights or vice versa. ... This is why the case of Dred Scott played such an important role in American history. ... Louis, a slave bearing state, made him a slave once again. ... The judges wanted to use the law to promote the view of the United States that they considered most desirable. ...

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Among the 34 states in January 1861, seven Southern slave states individually declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America. ... History In the 1860 presidential election, Republicans, led by Abraham Lincoln, supported banning slavery in all the U.S. territories, something the Southern states viewed as a violation of their constitutional rights and as being part of a plan to eventually abolish slavery. ... Speaking directly to "the Southern States," he reaffirmed, "I have no purpose, directly or indirectly to interfere with the institution of sl...

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Abraham Lincoln is considered one of the best presidents in American history. He had a great impact on American history that still impacts us yet today. ... In all Abe Lincoln did not have a very easy time growing up facing multiple tragic events but this shaped the man and leader he would grow up to be. ... This soon lead to the forming of one of the most popular and oldest political parties in US history, the Republican party. ... This was one of the most important and famous speeches in American history, Lincoln stated "And by virtue of the power, and for the purpose aforesaid, I do...

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This amendment, passed in June 1866, declared that "all persons born or naturalized in the United States" were "citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside" and were guaranteed "equal protection" and "due process" under the law. ... One such clause stated that representation in Congress would be reduced for any state that denied adult males the right to vote. ... Another clause in the Fourteenth Amendment stated that former Confederate leaders would be prevented from holding federal or state offices. ... The next great event in the history of the Radical Republicans was ...

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Civil war was the greatest war in American history. ... As the result, controlling over slaves was very important for the Southern. ... The Southern states then decided to secede, which meant that they were leaving the nation because they thought how could Lincoln be the president of the United States if most of the Southern didn't vote for him. ... Eventually, the residents of the western counties of Virginia didn't wish to secede along with the rest of the state. ... It required states to extend equal citizenship to African Americans and all people were born naturalized...

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Vallandigham was the most notorious domestic foe of President Lincoln's war policies during the Civil War. ... Both Lincoln and Garfield were unencumbered by military theory, and both were able to view their war with fresh common-sense practicality.# Ben Wade was one of the most radical politicians in the United States. ... John Sherman played an important role in Ohio politics and shaped the finances of the United States during this time. ... The legislation attempted to curb the growth of monopolies in the United States. ... He took up the post of chaplain and professor of geography, ...

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Surratt-didn't know about the conspiracy but she helped deliver messages and supplies such as guns-first woman hanged in US history Sam Arnold-ex-confederate soldier- Union store clerk-dropped out of the conspiracy-tried for conspiracy and convicted-later freed in 1869 Others Andrew Johnson- Lincoln's VP-Tennessee native-common man-poor drinker-Lincoln never really saw much of him-poor leader-died in 1875 Edwin McMasters Stanton-Secretary of War- important to Lincoln-warned Lincoln not to make public appearances-loyal, stubborn, hard working, emotional, hated-perfecti...

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