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But he had, however, read and mastered the law, and his voice was helpful in conferring upon the people a system which broke the yoke of the former colonial subordination.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

This statement emphasizes the importance of legal education and its role in transforming governance away from colonial rule.

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