Confederate Constitution

The Confederate Constitution was the governing document of the Confederate States of America, created during the Civil War (1861-1865). It closely resembled the U.S. Constitution but emphasized states' rights and preserved slavery as an institution. It limited central authority, allowing individual states to retain significant independence, and protected slavery through specific clauses. The Constitution aimed to ensure the sovereignty of the Southern states and their right to self-governance, reflecting their desire to maintain their social and economic system. Overall, it established a government designed to sustain the Confederacy’s political and economic interests during wartime.