(words in italics were added to the US Constition by the Confederates; text in brackets was removed): "WE, the People of the [Un
ited States] Confederated States, each State acting in its sovereign and independent character, in order to form a [more perfect Union] permanent Federal government, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility [provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare], 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 [United] Confederate States of America." Read this excerpt from the Constitution of the Confederate States. On which event or issue can historians gain insight from this excerpt?
i'm not well rehearsed in the boxer rebellion but im pretty sure it showed to the european powers that china was to big to be simply colonized and if they do decide to colonize china it would fall pretty fast im not entirely sure but this is what i think :)
