How Did Lincoln Abolished The Federal Voting System

Klaire Dillon Mr. Rollins US History 6 September 2024 Summary One In 1861, Lincoln began the process of reunification by disclosing a three-part plan, commonly known as the Ten Percent Plan. This plan only required ten percent of the 1860 voting population in previous rebel states to take an oath of emancipation of the enslaved and for the future United States allegiance. Lincoln hoped his plan would quickly make emancipation more acceptable everywhere, but the radical Republicans wanted to punish the rebels. In 1864, the Thirteenth Amendment came about. This amendment made it to the states where it had gained much support. It was officially ratified in 1865, which finally abolished slavery. Unfortunately, President Lincoln never lived to see
The Black Codes allowed people to still enforce the labor of black people without technically being slaves. They would make the black people sign a contract that forced them to work for their employer, even if there was a better job offer. These people would work very long hours for very low income, which caused these people to be in debt. In 1866, the Radical Republicans created another amendment. The Fourteenth Amendment stated, “All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.” This gives people equal protection under both state and federal law. President Johnson vetoed the amendment because he thought that extending free people's rights wasn’t necessary. Congress overrode his veto and all southern states had accepted the Fourteenth Amendment by the late 1870’s. President Jackson was hated by many in America because of his lack of political skills and overall stubbornness toward the country's issues. The House of Representatives compiled a resolution to impeach President Johnson for the first time in U.S. history. Ulysses Grant was his