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What is the Lecompton Constitution?

The Lecompton Constitution was a proposed constitution for Kansas presented by pro-slavery activists. It allowed slavery in Kansas, excluded free black men from living in Kansas and allowed only white U.S. men to vote. It was rejected by resident in 1858.

Tags: Bleeding Kansas, Civil War, Slavery
Source: http://www.kansasmemory.org/item/207409

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Author: CoboCards-User

Main topic: History, US

Topic: American Civil War

Published: 04.03.2015

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