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1 15th Amendment

2 15th Amendment I. State of Affairs in the U.S. (Reconstruction): A. South 1. Race Riots ex.) Memphis & New Orleans II. Elections of 1866 & Reconstruction Acts A. Republicans take control 1. Reconstruction Acts (1867) a. 5 Military districts b. ratification of 14th Amendment

3 Grant & Republican Struggles
II. President Grant (1868) A. Problems: - Credit Mobilier - Black Friday - Whiskey Ring - Indian Ring - Violence in South

4 Writing Assignment for 11/23 & 11/24
Directions: Describe the causes for, and the impact of the Civil War amendments. Within this, you need to describe the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments backgrounds as well as the effects on our society today.


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