Unlike the confederate states constitution, the united states constitution freely permitted states to abolish. The federalist 1788, and various other historical documents such as magna carta 1215, are sometimes credited with having influenced the content of the constitution of the united states or its initial amendments the bill or rights, or, in the case of the constitution of the confederate states of america, with having been influenced by the. Marshall derosa addresses a serious and important issue. My interest it less in reprinting the confederate states constitution csc than in illustrating the differences between it and the us constitution usc. The confederate states army was the military land force of the confederate states of america commonly referred to as the confederacy during the american civil war 18611865, fighting against the united states forces. Constitution, it differs from it in a number of ways. Guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and press, and the right to assemble peaceably and petition the government for redress of grievances to ask it to fix something that its responsible for. To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested, by this constitution, in the government of the confederate states, or in any department or officer thereof. Jan 06, 20 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. Did congress designate confederate soldiers as united states veterans. In the confederate constitution of 1861 marshall derosa succinctly addresses the bill of rights, secession, and states rights. He claims the struggle for american independence was renewed and, in a sense, reached a peak during the civil war.
But the confederate congress couldnt propose amendments. It was a wellknown principle of the law of england that a subject was entitled to. The constitution of the confederate states of america, the ordinances of the texas convention, and an address to the people of texas. The powers not delegated to the confederate states by the constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states, respectively, or to the people thereof.
The confederate framers notion of sovereignty within a federal framework was not novel, but rather it was. The confederate bill of rights faithfully mirrored t he. On this day, the confederate constitution is approved. 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. Constitution of the confederate states of america transcription. Article i, section 9, clause 4 prohibited the confederate government from restricting slavery in any way. Heres what the debate over the confederate flag and states. 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. 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. An inquiry into american constitutionalism university of missouri press, 1991. Tho government established by tliis 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. Focusing on individual states rights, the confederate constitution granted limited powers to the legislative branch. 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 government.
Private laws of the confederate states of america, passed at the third session of the first congress. Values of old confederate paper money confederate paper money is very collectible in todays market especially if the money is rare andor in perfect condition. The confederate states of america, or simply known as the confederacy, was a breakaway republic formed by slaveholding states in 1861. The enumeration, in the constitution, of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people of the several states. Slavery in the confederate constitution abbeville institute. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property except by due process of law. The constitution of the united states of america about the usa. Click on the button to get the indicated file format. During the war, union troops outnumbered the confederacy by 1 million. One 1864 confederate states of america ten dollar note grading very fine 99839. Did congress designate confederate soldiers as united.
If state law is silent, confederate law and the confederate bill of rights will extend to state institutions and within state jurisdictions. Articles of confederation bill of rights institute. In the heated debate over the meaning behind the controversial confederate flag, supporters of the battle flag often say that the argument over slavery is not the reason south carolina joined in. Congress of the united states begun and held at the city of newyork, on wednesday the fourth of march, one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine. This part of the csa constitution only includes the first eight bill of rights amendments, the last two are included at the very end of the document. 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. Home currency us currency confederate notes 1861 issues. 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. Values of old confederate money paper money buyers.
So many bad ideas have festered south of the masondixon line that we often overlook the good. Documents and commentary on slavery, the confederate states of america, and the 186165 war of secession. What the confederate states constitution says about. The treatymaking power under the constitution of the confederate. Pdf the constitution of the confederate states of america, 1861. The armies were led by confederate generals like robert e. Constitution of the confederate states of america the. Values of confederate paper money during the civil war the confederates states of america printed their own paper money. 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. Stolicki and others published the constitution of the. Confederate 100dollar bills, as well as other confederate dollar bills, all have a value to them.
What the confederate states constitution says about slavery. The confederate bill of rights faithfully mirrored the. May 14, 2012 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 government. Confederate states of america, the government of 11 southern states that seceded from the union in 186061, following the election of abraham lincoln as u. Confederate soldiers were called rebels by the north, while union troops were tagged by the south as yankees. The belief was strong that a well regulated militia such as the national guard, in modern times was. The confederacy acted as a separate government until defeated in the spring of 1865.
September 2nd, 1861 fundable in confederate states stock bearing eight per cent interest receivable in. The backs of these issues are blank, but they could be stamped or inscribed. One additional right stated that the government couldnt impair the right of property in negro slaves to owners. The confederate states congress was both the provisional and permanent legislative assembly of the confederate states of america that existed from 1861 to 1865. Heres what the debate over the confederate flag and. Full text of constitution of the confederate states of. Confederate constitution includes reference to god. Constitution of the confederate states of america the u. The confederacy s approach to the bill of rights, and specifically the first amendment, is noteworthy. Pdf files require adobe reader or compatible software. The confederate president had to report to the congress the removal and the reasons for the removal of noncabinet officials from office. The bill of rights natural law, natural rights, and. Public laws of the confederate states of america, passed at the third session of the first congress.
A bill to be entitled an act to provide for holding elections for representatives in the congress of the confederate states, in states occupied by the forces of the enemy richmond. The confederate constitution was adopted by the confederacy in opposition to the union and the united states constitution. Unlike the original constitution, that needed to tack on a bill of rights after the fact as a bargaining chip, the confederate constitution folded them right into the original document. Avalon project constitution of the confederate states. Heres what the debate over the confederate flag and states rights really means. The constitution of the confederate states of america, the ordinances of the texas convention, and an address to. Booker introducing bill to remove confederate statues from. On february 28, 1861, the provisional confederate congress established a provisional volunteer army and gave control over military operations and authority for mustering. Constitution of the confederate states of america uga libraries.
The confederate congress operated in a similar fashion to the united 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 the same order of arrangement of articles and sections. Constitution, to the favor and guidance of almighty god. Jun 23, 2015 heres what the debate over the confederate flag and states rights really means. The enumeration, in the constitution, of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage. The bill doesnt go far enough to protect federal authority over the schools, according to the statement. 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. The confederacy also operated under a provisional constitution from february 8, 1861, to february 22, 1862. The following is the complete text of the constitution of the confederate states of america, as adopted on march 11, 1861. Constitution of the confederate states of america mar. The confederacys approach to the bill of rights, and. Constitutions original bill of rights were incorporated. Constitution of the state of texas 1861 tarlton law library.
These amendments were ratified december 15, 1791, and form what is known as the bill of rights. 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. Confederate states constitution amendments confederate. No bill of attainder, ex post facto law, or law denying or impairing the right of property in negro slaves shall be passed. The preamble of its constitution begins, we, the people of the confederate states, each state acting in its sovereign and independent character. Six months after the ratification of a treaty of peace between the confederate states and the united states the confederate states of america will pay one hundred dollars to bearer richmond, va. Lee, stonewall jackson, nathan bedford forrest, james longstreet, george pickett and bloody bill anderson. Constitution of the confederate states of america the first. Just because yours does not say copy, does not mean that it is authentic. Some of the confederate states of america currency you can find on ebay include the confederate 100dollar bill, the 1862 confederate 100dollar bill, and the 1864 confederate 100dollar bill. The prominent differences between the two were that the confederate constitution sought different guarantees of states rights and protected slavery as an institution.
The confederacys approach to the bill of rights, and specifically the first amendment, is noteworthy. If state law is silent, confederate law and the confederate bill of rights will extend to. Almost all confederate notes were handsigned, numbered, and cut by treasury clerks in richmond. The confederate states constitution, formally the constitution of the confederate states of. Confederate paper money values values for confederate. Recovering the legal history of the confederacy washington and. Home currency us currency confederate notes 1864 issues. Although the constitution of the confederate states of america 1861 largely follows the outline of the u. Constitution of the confederate states of america what. 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.