The Pacific Railways were built by the aid of the Government and under the pressure of a general public opinion that the East must be brought into a more intimate connection with our possessions on the Pacific Ocean, for mutual support and for the common defence.
Boutwell discusses the role of government in the construction of the Pacific Railways, highlighting its importance for national defense and connectivity.
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I would respect the rights of all nations, demanding equal respect for our own.
But our cause being almost lost something decisive and great must be done.
The people of the United States were embittered against the Government of Great Britain, and had General Grant chosen to seek redress by arms he would have been sustained throughout the North with substantial unanimity.
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