Английская Википедия:1854 Maryland constitutional referendum
A constitutional referendum was held in Maryland Colony on 29 March 1854.[1] The new constitution was approved by voters and general elections were subsequently held on 15 May, before independence was declared on 8 June.[1]
Background
The Maryland State Colonization Society was established in Maryland in the United States in 1830.[2] The group established the Maryland Colony in Africa on 22 February 1834.[3] After Liberia declared independence in 1847, the desire for independence also grew in Maryland, and the settlers presented a petition to the authorities for a referendum, which was held in January 1853 and approved by 100% of voters.[2]
In February 1854 elections for a Constitutional Council were held.[1] The Council subsequently produced a constitution making the territory a presidential republic with a bicameral legislature.[1] The House of Representatives would have five members serving two year terms and the Senate four members serving four year terms.[1] The presidential term would be two years.[1] Elections would be held under universal suffrage for "colored" men, and only Maryland citizens would be able to own property.[1]
References
Шаблон:Republic of Maryland elections
- ↑ 1,0 1,1 1,2 1,3 1,4 1,5 1,6 Maryland in Liberia (Liberia), 29 March 1854: Constitution Direct Democracy Шаблон:In lang
- ↑ 2,0 2,1 Maryland in Liberia (Liberia), 31 January 1853: Independence Direct Democracy Шаблон:In lang
- ↑ The African repository, Volume 14, p42
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