Illinois. Constitutional Convention (1847)

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Illinois has had four constitutions since becoming a state in 1818: the first state constitution was in effect from 1818 until 1848; the second (1848-1870); the third (1870-1970) and the fourth (1970- ). Additionally, there were Constitutional Conventions in 1862 and 1922, but the constitutions from these two conventions were not ratified by the voters.

From the description of Constitutional convention of 1847 papers, 1847. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 35920219

From the description of Constitutional convention of 1847 journal, 1847. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 35919976

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associatedWith Butler, Horace, 1814-1861. person
associatedWith Illinois. corporateBody
associatedWith Illinois. corporateBody
associatedWith Illinois. Auditor's Office. corporateBody
associatedWith Illinois. Office of Secretary of State. corporateBody
associatedWith Wead, Hezekiah M. (Hezekiah Morse), 1810-1876. person
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Illinois
Illinois
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Antislavery movements
Capital punishment
Constitutional convention
Constitutions, State
County government
Expenditures, Public
Minorities
Revenue
Slaves
Taxation
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