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
The Great Awakening. The Great Awakening was a series of religious revivals in the North American British colonies during the 17th and 18th Centuries. During these awakenings, a great many colonists found new meaning (and new comfort) in the religions of the day. Also, a handful of preachers made names for themselves. The First Great Awakening is the most famous of the movements and is usually referred to as simply the Great Awakening..