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Constitutional Struggle
- When
- 1820–1821
- Where
- Missouri
A struggle arose over Missouri's 1820 constitution, specifically a clause excluding free Black residents, delaying final admission.
The struggle was revived over a clause in Missouri's new constitution, written in 1820, which required the exclusion of 'free negroes and mulattoes' from the state. This issue complicated the final admission process during the 1820–1821 session.
Sources
- Missouri Compromise Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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