Episodes Located: MONTGOMERY, Alabama in the 1850's

  1. Southern Commercial Convention
    date May 12, 1858 to May 15, 1858map MONTGOMERY, Alabamatags Economy, Slavery

    In the 1830s, the South was increasingly aware of the North's industrial dominance. Commercial conventions emerged as a way to close this gap. The first meetings focused on single, specific issues such as direct trade with Europe or railroad construction. Later, the conventions would address a wide range of economic concerns.

    In 1858, Montgomery, Alabama hosted the Southern Commercial...