The Rebellion began in two assumptions, both proceeding from South Carolina: first, the sovereignty of the States, with the pretended right of secession; and, secondly, the superiority of the white race, with the pretended right of caste, oligarchy, and monopoly, on account of color.
In this statement, Sumner identifies the foundational issues that led to the Rebellion, including state sovereignty and racial superiority.
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