Unit 4 Lesson 5: Growing Tensions

write sections in 2 to 3 sentences.

The Georgia Platform

Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.

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 involved key political leaders from Georgia, including Alexander Stephens and Robert Toombs. It was a response to the growing tensions between the North and the South over the issue of slavery in new territories. The event took place in Georgia and occurred in 1850. This event is important to Georgia's history because it reflects the complexity of Georgia's position on slavery and the efforts made to preserve Union while protecting states' rights.