Charles Sumner: “Here was a fundamental change in the character of the Government, to…”

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Here was a fundamental change in the character of the Government, to which may be referred much of the evil which has perplexed the country.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner identifies a significant shift in the U.S. government that contributed to national turmoil.

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Charles Sumner: “Here was a fundamental change in the character of the Government, to which may be referred much of the evil which has…”