Charles Sumner: “The principal interest of America for many centuries to come will be…”

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The principal interest of America for many centuries to come will be landed, and her chief occupation agriculture.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner emphasizes the long-term agricultural focus of America over other industries.

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Charles Sumner: “The principal interest of America for many centuries to come will be landed, and her chief occupation agriculture.”