Historical Events tagged with "cotton"
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Queen Victoria Issues Neutrality Proclamation
Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom issued a proclamation recognizing the Confederate States of America as having belligerent rights in May of 1861. This declaration came in response to the ongoing conflict in the United States, marking a significant acknowledgment of the Confederate side during the American Civil War. The proclamation allowed for the Confederacy to be treated as a legitimate entity in international law regarding warfare and trade.
Continue ReadingLargest Slave Auction in U.S. History Ends
The Great Slave Auction saw over 1,000 enslaved individuals sold in a two-day event in Savannah, Georgia. Organized by a consortium of traders, the auction aimed to capitalize on the booming demand for labor in the southern plantations. Buyers from various states gathered, driven by the economic advantages of slave labor. The event not only showcased the brutal realities of the slave trade but also fueled further debates on abolitionism and human rights in the lead-up to the Civil War.
Continue ReadingAlabama joins the United States as a state
Alabama was admitted as the 22nd state of the U.S., marking a significant expansion of the nation. The act of admission was a result of growing populations and the need for representation in Congress. Following a series of territorial transitions from Spanish, French, and British control, a growing sentiment for statehood culminated in this achievement. Alabama's entry into the Union emphasized the nation's westward expansion, with Montgomery designated as the state capital. This moment also reflected underlying tensions surrounding slavery which would later play a pivotal role in national debates.
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