He died on December 14, 1799
Congressional reconstruction effected newly freed Africans by giving them a voice; the congress took steps to ensure equality, and the right to vote by passing the 14th and 15th amendment. They also made organizations to help locate family, give jobs, education, etc through funds from the U.S.
There was no longer one dominant religion. More areas declared themselves to be Lutheran or Calvinist. Old political lines were not as important as the new religious lines that were drawn. This would also be one one of the last major wars over religion.
