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1
Q
What was the period after civil war called?
A
The Reconstruction Period
2
Q
What years did the Reconstruction period last?
A
1865-1877
3
Q
What did Abraham Lincoln start planning reconstruction for during civil war?
A
For the south as Union soldiers occupied huge areas of the south
4
Q
What did Lincoln offer his plan for in December 1863?
A
Reconstruction
5
Q
What did Lincoln’s plan for reconstruction require?
A
That the states new constitutions prohibit slavery
6
Q
In January 1865, what did Congress propose?
A
An amendment to the constitution which would abolish slavery in the US
7
Q
On December 18th 1865, what did Congress ratify?
A
Thirteenth Amendment formally abolishing slavery
8
Q
When did the Civil War end?
A
April 9th 1965
9
Q
When was Abraham Lincoln die?
A
April 14th 1865
