Noperson shall be a representative whoshall not have attained the age oftwentjfive years, and be a citizen of the confederate states, andwho shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant. The original document consisted of five vellum sheest pasted together to form a scroll over twelve feet long. One attempt to remedy these flaws was the confederate constitution. Constitution of the confederate states of america transcription. We, the people of the confederate states, each state acting in its sovereign and independent character, in order to form a permanent federal government, establish justice, insure domestic tranquillity, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity invoking the favor and guidance of almighty god. Constitution of the confederate states of america preamble we, the people of the confederate states, each state acting in its sovereign and independent character, in order to form a permanent federal government, establish justice, insure domestic tranquillity, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity invoking the favor and guidance of almighty god do ordain. They also added sections and language that specifically protected the institution of slavery. Among other provisions, it called for the establishment of the confederate corps of engineers. We, the people of the confederate states, each state acting in its sovereign and. And much of it mirrored the constitution of the united states as it existed at the time. The confederate states constitution, formally the constitution of the confederate states of america, was the supreme law of the confederate states, as adopted on march 11, 1861, and in effect from february 22, 1862, through the conclusion of the american civil war. Here is a look at this littleknown third constitution that controlled the lives of about 9 million people for a short period of time.
The president had essentially the same duties as the us. Stolicki and others published the constitution of the confederate states of america, 1861 find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Constitution of the confederate states of america kindle edition by provisional government. Slavery in the confederate constitution abbeville institute. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading constitution of the confederate states of america. Commonly called the confederacy, it contained thirteen states that united in war to establish independence from the remaining states, called the union. Constitution of the confederate states of america uga libraries. Also available in digital form on the library of congress web site. Constitution, with notable exceptions, some of which are excerpted here. The confederate states constitution, formally the constitution of the confederate states of america. Jul 21, 2015 constitution of the confederate states of america under god in the ourselves and our posterityinvoking the favor and guidance of almighty god do ordain and establish this constitution for the confederate states of america. Its actions were for the most part concerned with measures to establish a new national government for the southern revolution, and to prosecute a war that had to be sustained throughout the existence of the confederacy. Buck yearns pdf at georgia acts and resolutions of the first session of the provisional congress of the confederate states, held at montgomery, ala. Adopted by the congress of the confederate states, at the city of montgomery, ala.
The constitution of the united states of america and the constitution of the confederate states of america by constitutional convention, the confederate provisional congress accessibility books library as well as its powerful features, including thousands and thousands of title from favorite author, along with the capability to read or download. Americas founding documents the constution of the united states this item can be viewed on the americas founding documents site. Confederate states of america wikisource, the free. Constitution with some revisions it to account for amendments, legislation, and events that had happened since the first document was written. Confederate states of america wikisource, the free online. We the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the united states of america. This means that each state legislature is free to make their own decisions except. The csa, prior to the constitution s passage, operated under a provisional constitution from february 8, 1861 to march 11, 1861. The text of the csa constitution was verified at the university of oklahoma and the library of congress and was marked up for web display by steve mount.
On march 11, 1861, delegates from the newly formed confederate states of america agreed on their own constitution. We, the sons of confederate veterans, having been commissioned by the confederate veterans themselves, retain our responsibility and right to adhere to the founding principles of the united states of america remembering the bravery, defending the honor and protecting the memory of our beloved confederate veterans, which includes their memorials, images, symbols. To which is appended the ordinance of ratification, passed by the louisiana state convention march 21st, 1861. The constitution of the confederate states of america 1861. There were seven southern states that had seceded at the time, and a total of 11. Confederate constitution includes reference to god. Constitution of the provisional government of the confederate states of america montgomery, al. Constitution of the confederate states coursenotes. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading constitution of. Jul 07, 2019 the confederate states of america was a confederacy of states that seceded from the united states in 1860 and 1861.
Permanent constitution of the confederate states of america, adopted by the confederate congress by confederate states of america. We, the people of the confederate states, each state acting in its sovereign and independent character, in order to form a permanent federal government, establish justice, insure domestic tranquillity, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterityinvoking the favor and guidance of almighty goddo ordain and establish this constitution for the confederate. Constitution, it differs from it in a number of ways. Constitution of the confederate states of america under god in the ourselves and our posterityinvoking the favor and guidance of almighty god do ordain and establish this constitution for the confederate states of america. Confederate states of america politics and government the confederate congress athens, ga. The articles of confederation explained sea raven press.
Although the constitution of the confederate states of america 1861 largely follows the outline of the u. In the confederate constitution of 1861, marshall derosa argues that the confederate constitution was not, as is widely. The original document, along with many other documents of the confederacy, was found at a train station in 1865 by a wartime correspondent, felix defontaine. Constitutions of the united states and confederate states. A read is counted each time someone views a publication. Confederate states of america constitution for the provisional government 1861 we, the deputies of the sovereign and independent states of south carolina, georgia, florida, alabama, mississippi, and louisiana, invoking the favor of almighty god, do hereby, in behalf of. The government established by this constitution is the successor of the provisional government of the confederate states of america, and all the laws passed by the latter shall continue in force until the same shall be repealed or modified. Constitution of the confederate states of america, 1861 idca. The confederate constitution of 1861 has been an important development in american. Confederate states of america constitution sons of. The writers of this document, of course, had the u. Apr 04, 2019 we, the deputies of the sovereign and independent states of south carolina, georgia, florida, alabama, mississippi, and louisiana, invoking the favor of almighty god, do hereby, in behalf of these states, ordain and establish this constitution for the provisional government of the same.
The constitution of the confederate states of america was written when southern states seceded from the union. It was originally formed by seven slave states in the lower south region of the united states whose regional economy was mostly dependent upon agriculture, particularly cotton, and a plantation system of production which in. The confederacy was originally formed by seven secessionist slaveholding statessouth carolina, mississippi, florida, alabama, georgia, louisiana, and texasin the lower south region of the united states, whose economy was. Constitution of the provisional government of the confederate. Pdf the constitution of the confederate states of america, 1861. The confederate states of america, or simply known as the confederacy, was a breakaway republic formed by slaveholding states in 1861. What were the differences between the us constitution and. Noperson shall be a representative whoshall not have attained the age oftwentjfive years, and be a citizen of the confederate states, andwho shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant ofthatstate in. We, the people of the united states, in order to form a more per. Stolicki and others published the constitution of the confederate states of america, 1861 find, read and cite all. Fabulous foods and fascinating facts from all 50 states advance and retreat. Constitution of the confederate states of america kindle.
Constitution of the confederate states of america the. The constitution of the confederate states was very similar to the constitution of the united states, but there were key differences. The confederacy was originally formed by seven secessionist slaveholding statessouth carolina, mississippi, florida, alabama, georgia, louisiana, and texasin the lower south region of the united states, whose. For studies of the confederate states of america, this is a good read. Confederate states of america article about confederate. They formed a new, rival country known as the confederate states of america. Constitution as a guide and most of them had been heavily involved in the government before the separation of the states.
Permanent constitution of the confederate states of america. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Constitution of the confederate states of america what was changed. My interest it less in reprinting the confederate states constitution csc than in illustrating the differences between it and the us constitution usc. In this brief but educational book, the articles of confederation explained. Confederate states, shall be allowed to vote for any officer, civil or polit ical, state or federal. Constitution of the confederate states of america by confederate states of america. Permanent constitution of the confederate states of america, adopted by the confederate congress. The constitution of the confederate states of america. Download pdf constitution of the united states little. Aug 23, 2010 for studies of the confederate states of america, this is a good read.
America s founding documents the constution of the united states this item can be viewed on the america s founding documents site. The confederate constitution legally protected slavery in all confederate states and new territories that could have been acquired by the confederacy, stating that in all such territory, the institution of negro slavery as it now exists in the confederate states, shall be recognized and protected by congress, and by the territorial. The university of georgia has the original handwritten copies in its archives. On this day, the confederate constitution is approved. Confederate states of america project gutenberg self.
One mans selfless quest to rewrite the constitution of the united states of america the united states cookbook. Constitution of the confederate states of america the u. Constitution of the confederate states of america, 1861. Constitution of the confederate states of america by. The following is the complete text of the constitution of the confederate states of america, as adopted on march 11, 1861. A clausebyclause study of america s first constitution, awardwinning author and historian colonel lochlainn seabrook explores these topics and more in an indepth look at the thirteen articles of confederation, first formulated in 1777. The teaching with documents online lesson plan, constitutionworkshop, features this item. Constitution of the confederate states of america we, the people of the confederate states, each state acting in its sovereign and independent character, in order to form a permanent federal government, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterityinvoking the favor and guidance of almighty goddo ordain and establish this. Difference between confederate and union constitution. The confederate states of america was a confederacy of states that seceded from the united states in 1860 and 1861. Avalon project constitution of the confederate states. It was dissolved after the defeat of its armies in the american civil war in 1865. Description patterned on the constitution of the united states of america, the constitution of the confederate states of america was written during february and march 1861 by a committee of twelve southern political leaders, whose states had recently seceded from the union.
When the new confederate states came together to form a constitution, they based it on the u. Confederate states of america constitution for the provisional government 1861 we, the deputies of the sovereign and independent states of south carolina, georgia, florida, alabama, mississippi, and louisiana, invoking the. Confederate states of america documents wikisource. Constitution of the confederate states of america mar. By confederate states constitution of the confederate states of america by confederate states adopted on march 11, 1861, the constitution of the confederate states of america was the supreme law of the southern states during the american civil war. Description did you know that the united states of america began life as a confederacy, and that it was, in fact, officially called the confederacy between 1781 and 1789. Its actions were for the most part concerned with measures to establish a new national government for the southern revolution, and to prosecute a war that had to be sustained throughout the existence of the. Constitution of the confederate states of america the first. Permanent constitution of the confederate states of. Join through may 31 for three additional months of free membership. Confederate states of america agreed on their own constitution.
No person shall be a represen tative, who shall not have attained the age of twentyfive years, and be a citizen of the confederate states, united states of america. The confederate states congress was both the provisional and permanent legislative assembly of the confederate states of america that existed from 1861 to 1865. The confederate states adopted their permanent constitution on march 11, 1861. The confederate states of america was a separate government set up by the southern states that seceded from the united states after the presidential election of 1860. Personal experiences in the united states and confederate states armies a railroad. Confederate states of america quotes author of constitution. Click to see the fact file below for more information on the confederate states or alternatively, you can download our 22 page confederate states worksheet pack. Constitution of the confederate states of america what. We, the people of the confederate states, each state acting in its sovereign and independent character, in order to form a permanent federal government, establish justice, insure domestic tranquillity, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity invoking the favor and guidance of almighty god do ordain and establish this constitution for the confederate. On 6 march 1861, after the south seceded from the united states, the provisional congress of the confederate states of america passed an act for the establishment and organization of the confederate army. All free white citizens of the several states forming this confederacy.
The document consists of five vellum sheets pasted together and rolled, signed by howell cobb, president of the congress and delegates from alabama, florida, georgia, louisiana, mississippi. Read first, second, and third times and engrossed, and unanimously adopted. Shorter and reid, printers, 1861, by confederate states of america multiple formats at page images at hathitrust. Flag of the confederate states of america third and final version, from march 1865 onwards. Journal of the congress of the confederate states of america. Every free white citizen of any one of the confederate states at the time of its ratification of this constitution, and every person born of parents domiciled in any of the states or territories of the confederate states, shall be deemed a citizen of the confederate states. We, the people of the confederate states, each state acting in its sovereign and independent character, in order to form a permanent federal government, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterityinvoking the favor and guidance of almighty goddo ordain and. In framing the constitution of the confederate states, the authors adopted, with numerous elisions and additions, the language of the constitution of the united states, and followed the same order of arrangement of articles and sections.
A revolutionary document then as now, its writers and supporters hoped the cs constitution. In framing the constitution of the confederate states, the authors adopted, with numerous elisions and additions, the language of the constitution of the united states, and followed. The montgomery government took up the business of constitution making in the first two weeks of march 1861. Jan 06, 20 the confederate states of america s supreme law was the constitution of the confederate states of america csa adopted on march 11, 1861, and in effect through the conclusion of the american civil war. We, the deputies of the sovereign and independent states of south carolina, georgia, florida, alabama, mississippi, and louisiana, invoking the favor of almighty god, do hereby, in behalf of these states, ordain and establish this constitution for the provisional government of the same. The constitution of the confederate states of america, 1861. On this day, the confederate constitution is approved national. The collection consists of the original signed manuscript of the permanent constitution of the confederate states of america, adopted on march 11, 1861. The confederacys approach to the bill of rights, and specifically the first amendment, is noteworthy.
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