1. The War E.Q. Why was the Confederate State of America formed?
P.T. What were the first seven states to join the CSA?

2. A New Country is Formed Lincoln will fight to preserve the Union
Unite or Die
Louisiana January 26, 1861 (113 to 17)
Texas February 1, 1861 (166 to 7)

3. Delegates Meet Meet February 4, 1861 in Montgomery, Alabama
Adopt the name Confederate States of America
T.R.R. Cobb wanted Republic of Washington
Provisional Constitution wrote by T.R.R. Cobb
Howell Cobb chosen as President of the Convention

4. Delegate Meet (cont.)
February 9, 1861 Convention chooses a President and Vice President

5. Meet the President of the CSA
Jefferson Davis
Born in Kentucky
Resides in Mississippi
Military Background
West Point Graduate
Mexican War Veteran
Hero of the Battle of Buena Vista

6. Meet the President of the CSA (cont.)
Statesman
US Secretary of War
Reorganized Military
Introduced Camels for Frontier
Responsible for Gadsden Purchase
US Senator

7. Meet the Vice President of the CSA
Alexander H. Stephens
Born in Georgia
Resided in Crawfordville, GA
Never weighed over 100 lbs
Motivating Orator
US Congressman
Best Friend to Robert Toombs

8. Inauguration Day Monday, February 18, 1861 at noon in Montgomery, AL
Military Escort by Georgia Troops for President and Vice President
Dixie played for first time

9. Inauguration Day (cont.)
Davis request in Inaugural Speech, “All we ask is to be left alone.”
In Montgomery, AL a star marks the spot place where he took the Oath
All Governors of AL are sworn in at this spot

10. Confederate Constitution
Preamble
We, the people of the Confederate States, each State acting in its sovereign and independent character, in order to form a permanent federal government, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity — invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God — do ordain and establish this Constitution for the Confederate States of America.

11. Confederate Constitution (cont)
President limited to one six year term
Slave trade was prohibited
More power to the states
Provided a line-item veto
Original can been seen once a year on April 26th at UGA

12. Symbols
Flags
Stars and Bars (1st National)
Adopted March 4, 1861

13. Flags (cont.) Stainless Banner (2nd National or Jackson Flag)
Flew from May 1, 1863 to March 4th, 1865

14. Flags (cont.)
Third National Flag
Adopted March 4, 1865

15. Flags (cont.) Battle Flag (Cross of St. Andrews) Soldiers Flag
Commissioned by General P.G.T Beauregard
Square

16. Flags (cont.)
Bonnie Blue
Unofficial flag
Song written about it

17. Flags (cont.) Naval Jack (Southern Cross) Adopted May 26, 1863
Rectangular

18. Symbols (cont.) The Great Seal of the Confederacy Wheat Cotton Tobacco
Sugar Cane
Corn
Rice
George Washington

19. Great Seal of the Confederacy (cont.)
Deo Vindice
Confederate States Motto
Latin for God will Vindicate
February 22, 1862
Adoption of the permanent Constitution

20. Symbols (cont.) Capitols
Montgomery, AL (February 4, 1861 to May 21, 1861)
Richmond, VA (May 21, 1861 to April 2, 1865)
Danville, VA (April 3, 1865 to April 12, 1865

21. Reflection
What did you learn today?