Episode 2 of 3
Constitutional Revision for Slavery
- When
- February 12 - March 26, 1863
- Where
- West Virginia
The constitutional convention reconvened in February 1863 to insert the required slavery abolition provision, meeting Lincoln's condition.
The constitutional convention reconvened on February 12, 1863, to meet the demand for a slavery abolition provision. The revised constitution, incorporating the Willey Amendment for gradual emancipation, was adopted on March 26, 1863. This satisfied the condition set by the enabling act approved in December 1862.
Sources
- History of West Virginia Wikipedia
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