The Florida Constitutional Convention met in Tallahassee, including eighteen Black delegates and twenty-seven white delegates. This was a pivotal moment during Reconstruction, reflecting the progress made in African American political participation following the Civil War. The convention was part of the process required for Florida’s readmission to the Union and aimed to draft a new state constitution aligned with federal requirements for civil rights.
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