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... However, as the mid century came along, many American’s became polarized in their views and the union, began to separate drastically. ... Up to the 1850’s the Constitution was “framed as an instrument of national unity” however after a series of resolutions a great confusion arose on the Constitution’s view of slavery in the Union. It is a valid statement to say that the Constitution was the strong backbone of the Union, however it had eventually become the source of discord and tension in the Union, which eventually led to its demise. ...
When the Constitution was framed in 1787, the founding fathers were concerned about leaving Britain and becoming a Union, as opposed to the issue of slavery that would later prevail. ... Ralph Waldo Emerson, a Transcendentalist stated, “As soon as the Constitution ordains an immoral law, it ordains disunion…The Union is at an end as soon as an immoral law is enacted” (Document D). ... The Anonymous Georgian in Document B, explained that, “Two Constitutional provisions are necessary to secure Southern rights upon this important question, --the recognition of slavery where the people choose it and the remedy for fugitive slave” Since slavery was the way of life in the South, many believed the states to be sovereign over the Union.
Approximate Word count = 803
Approximate Pages = 3.2
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