The Delaware Constitutional Convention of 1776 promulgates its first constitution. Articles XIX, XXVI and XXIX of which,
- establishes a two house legislature;
- bans the international slave trade;
- prohibits members of the clergy from holding public office.
[restored 11/10/2024]
Subsequent Events:
Authority:
unanimous Declaration (of Independence), Paragraph 6
ccc-2point0.com/unanimous-declaration-of-independence
References:
The Avalon Project : Constitution of Delaware; 1776
avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/de02.asp
Constitutions of the Several states
www.thegreenpapers.com/slg/constitution.phtml