They knew no such thing. They clearly planned to make slavery the cornerstone of their society, and they said as much.
The reason the importation of slaves was not allowed was to protect the investments of those who already had alaves.
It was a typically cynical and low-down move by the slave holders.
I don't know if you are truly ignorant of the events of the day or not. But it is always very easy to show the secessionists for the dishonorable traitors and poltroons they were, and easy to show that the CSA was pretty much a bad joke.
I posted this thread to show how ridiculous all this CSA worship is.
Thanks for the assist.
And please--keep bumping the thread.
Walt