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→The Secession
*February 1, Texas votes 166-7 to secede.
*February 1, Texas votes 166-7 to secede.
On February 4th, a peace convention meets in Washington, headed by former President John Tyler. The 131 members from 21 states (none from the South) work out a last, desperate compromise to save the Union, which goes nowhere. Speaking to the delegates, Tyler implores that "the eyes of the whole country are turned to this assembly, in expectation and hope."
On February 4th, a peace convention meets in Washington, headed by former President John Tyler. The 131 members from 21 states (none from the South) work out a last, desperate compromise to save the Union, which goes nowhere. Speaking to the delegates, Tyler implores that "the eyes of the whole country are turned to this assembly, in expectation and hope." (Bowman, pg. 45)
In Montgomery, Alabama, a provisional congress assembles and draws up a constitution by the end of the week; this document is essentially the United States Constitution, but mildly-altered to include provisions for states' rights and protection for slavery:
In Montgomery, Alabama, a provisional congress assembles and draws up a constitution by the end of the week; this document is essentially the United States Constitution, but mildly-altered to include provisions for states' rights and protection for slavery: