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It sanctioned the barbarism of the Rebel State Governments in denying the right of representation to their freedmen, simply because of their race and color, and thus struck at the very principle of Democracy.
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Julian critiques the actions of Rebel State Governments for denying representation to freedmen based on race, highlighting a fundamental democratic principle.
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