On Mar. 2, 1867, Congress enacted the Reconstruction Act, which, supplemented later by three related acts, divided the South (except Tennessee) into five military districts in which the authority of the army commander was supreme.
The Great Awakening was a period of profound religious reform that began in Europe. This period extended globally from the early part of the 17th century until the late 20th... The Great Awakening was a period of profound religious reform that began in Europe. This period extended globally from the early part of the 17th century until the late 20th... Star Gazing
1 The Second Great Awakening was a Protestant revival movement during the early 19 century. The movement began around 1800, had begun to gain momentum by 1820, and was in decline by 1870.  Revivals were a key part of the movement and attracted hundreds of converts to new Protestant denominations.