The Civil War Constitution of 1861 merely altered the Constitution of 1845 to ensure greater protection for the institution of slavery and to declare allegiance to the Confederacy.
How did the Constitution of 1861 differ from the one ratified in 1845?
This constitution made only minor changes to the one from 1845, changing the names of the United States of America and the Confederate States of America and requiring elected officials to pledge allegiance to the Confederate States of America.
What event caused the adoption of the Constitution of 1845?
1861 To facilitate Texas's entry into the Confederacy, the Secession Convention rewrote the Texas Constitution in a conservative manner. It approved the Constitution of 1845 with minor amendments to prohibit the release of slaves, demand Confederate allegiance oaths from officials, and facilitate modification.
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