Charles Sumner: “The people where the kindred tyranny of Caste once prevailed will…”

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The people where the kindred tyranny of Caste once prevailed will rejoice that this fell under the same blow.

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Massachusetts

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He argues that the end of caste systems, akin to slavery, will also be welcomed by those who were oppressed.

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Charles Sumner: “The people where the kindred tyranny of Caste once prevailed will rejoice that this fell under the same blow.”