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Constitution of the State of Georgia, 1861

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"The Constitution of the State of Georgia," 1861.In addition to passing the Ordinance of Sesssion, the Georgia secession convention framed a new state constitution. This constitution greatly expanded the bill of rights. It was the first constitution submitted to voters for ratification, and was approved in a special election in July 1861 and went into effect August 20, 1861.

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  1. Civil Rights
  2. Civil War
  3. Civil War, 1861 1865
  4. Constitutions
  5. Georgia
  6. Government
  7. History
  8. Law And Legislation
  9. Politics And Government
  10. Slaver
  11. Slavery

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