Events of Reconstruction

Lincoln's Plan

Dec 10, 1863

Lincoln announces 10% plan, his method of readmitting states to the union. Radical Republicans in congress are shocked at the leniency of Lincoln's plan.

Wade-Davis Bill

Jul 28, 1864

Congress passes the Wade Davis bill, another plan for readmitting states to the Union. Radical Republicans are outraged when Lincoln vetoes the plan.

Lincoln gets shot

Apr 14, 1865

When Lincoln is assassinated, he is replaced by Andrew Johnson who brings a whole new approach to reconstruction.

"Restoration"

Jun 28, 1865

Johnson issues his own, very lenient plan for reconstruction that is similar in ways to Lincoln's plan.

Joint Committee of Reconstruction

Dec 28, 1865

The Joint Committee of Reconstruction is created, beginning the era of "radical reconstruction"

First Civil Rights act and 14th amendment are introduced

Apr 28, 1866

Military Reconstruction Acts Passed

Feb 28, 1867

Texas is the last seceded state to rejoin the Union

Mar 30, 1870