Constitution as a guide and most of them had been heavily involved in the government before the separation of the states. The constitution of the confederate states of america, 1861. If america existed today under the confederate constitution, no one would be questioning the constitut. Stephens of georgia on the post of the vice president. The enumeration, in the constitution, of certain rights shall not beconstrued to deny or disparage others retained by the people. The university of georgia has the original handwritten copies in its archives. 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. One of 100 copies ordered to be printed of the final draft of the confederate constitution, this copy was printed for the use of the committee on. The montgomery convention that drafted the constitution chose not to create an entirely new document, but instead to copy and revise the united states constitution of 1787. Ordinances and constitution of the state of alabama. The constitution or frame of government, for the united 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 posterity invoking the favor and guidance of almighty god.
The new confederate states of america is the official provisional governmental organization of the new confederacy, protecting our proud southern heritage, the confederate flag, our monuments, our rights and values, and our way of life. Stolicki and others published the constitution of the confederate states of america, 1861 find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. The provisional constitution of the confederate states of america signed on february 8, 1861, created a compact among six deep south states. The constitution of the confederate states of america was the supreme law of the confederate states of america, as adopted on march 11, 1861, and in effect through the conclusion of the american civil war. Americas founding documents the constution of the united states this item can be viewed on the americas founding documents site. The permanent constitution provided for a president of the confederate states of america, elected to serve a sixyear term but without the possibility of reelection. The csa, prior to the constitutions passage, operated under a provisional constitution from february 8, 1861 to march 11, 1861. The constitution of the confederate states of america was implemented on march 11, 1861, although it was formally effective from february 18, 1862 with jefferson davis of mississippi as the president and alexander h. Home alabama textual materials collection constitution of the confederate states of america, which was unanimously. Permanent constitution of the confederate states of america, adopted by the confederate congress. The teaching with documents online lesson plan, constitution workshop, features this item.
Which they resolved, should be laid before the united states in congress. A constitution for the provisional government of the confederate states of america was adopted, feb. Constitution of the confederate states of america the u. The constitution of the united states preamble 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. Stolicki and others published the constitution of the confederate states of america, 1861 find, read and cite all. Constitution, it differs from it in a number of ways. Constitution of the confederate states of america, 1861 idca. He understood that the constitution created a republican form of government which, by definition, recognized the supremacy of the states in all powers not relegated by the constitution to the central government. The constitution of the confederate states of america. The governor shall have power, by and with the consent and advice of the council, to conclude a treaty with the confederate states of america, by which the state of kentucky may be admitted as one of said confederate states upon an equal footing in all respects with the other states of said confederacy. Permanent constitution of the confederate states of america, adopted by the confederate congress by confederate states of america. The confederacy also operated under a provisional constitution from february 8, 1861, to february 22, 1862.
The constitution of the united states open library. Constitution, with notable exceptions, some of which are excerpted here. Constitution of the confederate states of america, which. The confederacys approach to the bill of rights, and specifically the first amendment, is noteworthy. Confederate states of america stock photos and images 123rf. Oct 24, 2010 the governor shall have power, by and with the consent and advice of the council, to conclude a treaty with the confederate states of america, by which the state of kentucky may be admitted as one of said confederate states upon an equal footing in all respects with the other states of said confederacy. Confederate states of america constitution, ms 1512.
We, the people of the confederate states, each state acting in its sovereign. The constitution of the united states constituting america. Constitution for the provisional government of the. Affordable and search from millions of royalty free images, photos and vectors. The csa, prior to the constitution s passage, operated under a provisional constitution from february 8, 1861 to march 11, 1861. Pdf the constitution of the confederate states of america, 1861. A view of the constitution of the united states of america. Constitution of the state of texas 1861 tarlton law library. He sold the manuscript copy of the permanent constitution to mrs. The permanent confederate constitution, signed on march 11, 1861, created a political structure for what became the elevenstate confederate nation. Constitution of the confederate states of america transcription. Constitution of the provisional government of the confederate states of america. Confederate states of america constitution and laws ebay. 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.
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. Constitution of the confederate states of america, which was. Read first, second, and third times and engrossed, and unanimously adopted. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Howell cobb of georgia, exsecretary of the treasury of the united states, was elected chairman.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading constitution of the confederate states of america. Constitution of the confederate states of america kindle edition by provisional government. 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. The confederate states of america was a confederacy of states that seceded from the united states in 1860 and 1861. The confederate states constitution, formally the constitution of the confederate states of america. The constitution of the confederate states of america, the ordinances of the texas convention, and an address to the people of texas. Original constitution of the confederate states of america. 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. 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. Constitution of the confederate states of america by.
The teaching with documents online lesson plan, constitutionworkshop, features this item. Constitution of the confederate states of america kindle. Jul 26, 2018 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 states of. 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. Sep 11, 2011 howell cobb of georgia, exsecretary of the treasury of the united states, was elected chairman. Aug 15, 2014 the confederate constitution was largely the same as the united states constitution, with several notable changes.
Oct 10, 2011 my interest it less in reprinting the confederate states constitution csc than in illustrating the differences between it and the us constitution usc. The constitution of the confederate states of america was written when southern states seceded from the union. Confederate states, shall be allowed to vote for any officer, civil or polit ical, state or federal. America s founding documents the constution of the united states this item can be viewed on the america s founding documents site. For studies of the confederate states of america, this is a good read. Introduction constitution of texas 1861 tarlton law. The following is the complete text of the constitution of the confederate states of america, as adopted on march 11, 1861. 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, which was unanimously adopted by the confederate congress on march 11, 1861. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading constitution of. 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.
Confederate states of america constitution sons of. The writers of this document, of course, had the u. Confederate states of america documents wikisource. Aug 23, 2010 for studies of the confederate states of america, this is a good read. Confederate states of america wikisource, the free online. No person except a naturalborn citizen of the confederate states or a citizen thereof at the time of the adoption of this constitution, or a citizen thereof born in the united states prior to the. It was dissolved after the defeat of its armies in the american civil war in 1865. William rawle was a northerner, an abolitionist, and a contemporary of americas founding fathers.
Jul 07, 2019 the confederate states of america was a confederacy of states that seceded from the united states in 1860 and 1861. The constitution of the united states of america us department of. Although the constitution of the confederate states of america 1861 largely follows the outline of the u. Home alabama textual materials collection the confederate states of america. The confederate constitution was largely the same as the united states constitution, with several notable changes. Flag of the confederate states of america third and final version, from march 1865 onwards. 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. 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. Permanent constitution of the confederate states of. What was the confederate states of america constitution like.
Confederate states of america collection selected special. Constitution of the provisional government of the confederate states. Avalon project constitution of the confederate states. 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. 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 states. The collection consists of the original signed manuscript of the permanent constitution of the confederate states of america, adopted on march 11, 1861. 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. 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. Constitution of the confederate states of america, 1861. Publication date 1861 topics confederate states of america. Confederate constitution of kentucky wikisource, the free. It is now in the museum of the confederacy in richmond. Constitution of the confederate states of america by confederate states of america. The university of georgia purchased the constitution from the derenne family in 1939.
Confederate states of america constitution admin 20190815t19. 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. 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. The confederate states of americas 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. Constitution of the provisional government of the confederate. 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. 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.
Constitution of the confederate states of america the. Constitution of the confederate states of america the first. The confederate states of america, or simply known as the confederacy, was a breakaway republic formed by slaveholding states in 1861. Unlike the united states constitution, the confederate constitution gave the president the ability to subject a bill to a line item veto, a power also held by some state governors. Confederate constitution of kentucky wikisource, the. Also available in digital form on the library of congress web site. Confederate states of america constitution for the provisional government. Constitution of the united states national archives and. 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. The constitution of the united states preamble 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. Confederate states of america wikisource, the free. The constitution of the confederate states of america, 1861 summary the confederate constitution of 1861 has been an important development in american constitutional law. We, the people of the united states, in order to form a more per.
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