After the Civil War, the Reconstruction Era sought to address the challenges of reintegrating the Southern states back into the Union. Georgia, having seceded in 1861, was initially slow to comply with the federal government’s reconstruction policies. The state faced significant turmoil during this period, including social unrest and resistance to the changes mandated by the federal authorities. Following the war, Georgia also experienced military governance, as federal troops were stationed to enforce laws aimed at protecting the rights of freedmen. A series of acts, like the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the Reconstruction Acts of 1867, established prerequisites for readmission that included guaranteeing black men the right to vote and ratifying the Fourteenth Amendment.The momentous event of July 15, 1870, marked Georgia’s official readmission to the Union, following its radical reconstruction government’s formation and the state’s acceptance of the terms laid out by Congress. This included the ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment, which granted African American men the right to vote. Georgia's readmission signified a significant moment for both the state and the nation, encapsulating the ongoing struggles over civil rights and the shifting political landscape during the Reconstruction Era. The acceptance of Georgia represented a win for the federal government’s efforts to stabilize the South and ensure civil liberties for all citizens. Notable figures like President Ulysses S. Grant played a key role in overseeing these developments, as he supported policies intended to rebuild and reform the Southern states.