A significant political event refers to a notable occurrence in the realm of politics that has a lasting impact on the course of history. It often involves key decisions or changes in government policies.
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Reconstruction: The period after the Civil War when efforts were made to rebuild and reunite the United States, including integrating former Confederate states back into the Union.
13th Amendment: An amendment to the U.S. Constitution that abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, marking a transformative change in American society.
Emancipation Proclamation: A presidential proclamation issued by Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War that declared freedom for enslaved people in Confederate states.