Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 15 (of 20)

"Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 15 (of 20)" by Charles Sumner is a collection of writings and speeches from the 1800s that deals with big issues of the time, especially foreign relations and what was happening inside America. You'll read about important political topics with a focus on America's new land from Russia. A senator argued for civil rights and changes to how the country dealt with other countries. In one speech, given April 9, 1867, he talks about agreeing with the treaty that gave America this land from Russia. The story tells all the things that had to happen to make the treaty, like talking to politicians and why the senator thought it was a good idea. He explains that it had to do with expanding America, working with Russia, and pushing for a fair country for all. The words spoken show that he believed gaining new land was more than just getting territory, but it was also about creating a United America and spreading the idea of freedom in the Western Hemisphere.