History of the United States II / Unit 13 USH2 1859 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Southern Manifesto
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The idea
In nineteen fifty-six one hundred one members of Congress signed the Southern Manifesto, accusing the Supreme Court of misusing its power and violating states' rights.
In practice
Members of Congress pledging resistance to a ruling of the Supreme Court.
Where people slip
The anchor adds that many White southerners answered the challenge to the social order with violence.
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