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Utah and the Constitution: A New National Narrative | Akhil Reed Amar | September 2023

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The Framing of California's Constitution and the Compromises of 1850

This chapter explores the process of framing a constitution for California in 1849, highlighting its inspiration from the Founders' Constitution and Declaration. It also discusses the compromises made during the admission process and touches on the creation of New Mexico as a federal territory.

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