Saturday, October 30, 2010

Charles Sumner

Senator from Massachusetts. Abolitionist. Gave speech, " The Crime Against Kansas" condemned proslavery men. Insulted South Carolina and one of the best-liked members of senate, Andrew Butler. Sumner was attacked by Brooks. Sumner's head and nervous system injuries were serious and was forced to leave his seat for three and a half years.

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