Amnesty Act

Historical Context Note

Lucas Paul Richert (University of Saskatchewan)
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The Amnesty Act, passed by the U.S. Congress on 22 May, restored the civil rights to citizens of the South except for 500 Confederate leaders.

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Citation: Richert, Lucas Paul. "Amnesty Act". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2009 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=5973, accessed 26 November 2024.]

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