The Convention of 1846

“The Convention of 1846” delves into the proceedings and debates surrounding the drafting of Wisconsin’s original constitution. Authored by Milo Milton Quaife and the Wisconsin Constitution delegates, this historical record offers invaluable insights into the challenges, compromises, and aspirations that shaped the foundational document of the state. It illuminates the socio-political context of the era, revealing the diverse perspectives and interests that influenced the convention’s deliberations. This book provides a detailed account of the convention’s key figures, the issues they grappled with, and the lasting impact of their decisions. It is an essential resource for historians, legal scholars, and anyone interested in the development of Wisconsin’s legal and political framework.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.