Republicans and the Crittenden Amendments in the 1860s (1144 words, 2 pages)
Republicans and the Crittenden Amendments Throughout the election of 1860, Republicans professed their strong platform, a platform that included the fateful promise of nonextension of slavery. On May 16, 1860, Republicans openly proclaimed, We deny the authority of Congress, of a territorial legislature, or of any individuals, to give legal ...
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