Charles Sumner: “Let the freedman vote, and he will have in himself under the law a…”

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Let the freedman vote, and he will have in himself under the law a constant, ever-present, self-protecting power.

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Massachusetts

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This quote highlights Sumner's belief that granting voting rights to freed individuals empowers them to protect themselves legally.

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Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.

Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.

Women’s National League, petition of, for universal emancipation, X. 300.

Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.

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Charles Sumner: “Let the freedman vote, and he will have in himself under the law a constant, ever-present, self-protecting power.”