In which year was Charles Sumner first elected to the United States Senate?
1849
1851
1853
1855
Answer
Charles Sumner was first elected to the United States Senate in 1851. He represented Massachusetts and was a key figure in the anti-slavery movement.
Unraveling the Life and Legacy of Charles Sumner: The Abolitionist Statesman Extraordinaire
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