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Accordingly, Great Britain, by Act of Parliament, in 1834, enfranchised all the slaves in her own possessions, and thus again secured to herself the primacy of a lofty cause.
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Sumner highlights Britain's historical role in abolishing slavery, emphasizing its moral leadership.
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