Post Bellum America 1866-1880: Lockdown American Series Monday 20 November
- William Tyler
- Nov 17, 2023
- 1 min read
Preface: Aftermath of wars can be both messy and lengthy
Lincoln looks to the future but his time is cut short
Andrew Johnson succeeds Lincoln
Problem of slavery not gone away
Federal Reconstruction Acts
Johnson impeached
Federal Republicans support changes for ex slaves and meet resistance thro' 1870s
1876 'Dodgy' Presidential Election which sees Hayes elected
1877 Compromise
The so called New South isn't all some would hope for, NB Jim Crow Laws
1880 Presidential Election
It's not over yet!
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