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It was never contemplated by them to give the right to vote to a large number of illiterate citizens, without ample provision for their education at the public charge.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge F. Hoar: “It was never contemplated by them to give the right to vote to a large number of illiterate citizens, without ample…”
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Hoar points out the need for education before granting voting rights to many citizens.
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