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       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:

9/28/1776                   2/1/1779

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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