The new constitution came into effect on November 1,1864 and, while it emancipated the state's slaves, this did not mean equality for them, in part because the franchise was restricted to white males.
The new constitution came into effect on November 1,1864, in part. The franchise was restricted to white males. It emancipated the state's slaves. This did not mean equality for them. This was in part. The franchise was restricted to white males.