Unit 4 Lesson 5: Growing Tensions
The Georgia Platform
Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.
The Georgia Platform was a political statement issued by a convention of Georgia politicians, led by Charles J. Jenkins and Howell Cobb. These individuals were key figures in Georgia’s political landscape at the time and played a significant role in shaping the state’s stance on the contentious issue of slavery and states’ rights.
The Georgia Platform was a political statement issued by a convention of Georgia politicians,led by Charles J. Jenkins and Howell Cobb. These individuals were key figures in Georgia's political landscape at the time and played a significant role in shaping the state's stance on the contentious issue of slavery and states rights.
What happened? Summarize the event!
Where did the event take place?
When did the event take place?
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
The Georgia Platform was a political statement issued by a convention of Georgia politicians, led by Charles J. Jenkins and Howell Cobb. It took place in Georgia, but the exact location is not mentioned. The event took place in 1850.
This event is important to Georgia's history because it reflected the state's stance on the contentious issue of slavery and states' rights. The Georgia Platform supported the Compromise of 1850, which aimed to maintain the delicate balance between slave states and free states in the United States. It affirmed Georgia's commitment to the Union while also advocating for the protection of the institution of slavery. This statement played a significant role in shaping the state's political landscape and its role in the growing tensions leading up to the Civil War.