Teddy Roosevelt: “They were exceedingly jealous of their individual liberty, and wished…”

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They were exceedingly jealous of their individual liberty, and wished to be interfered with as little as possible.

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Republican · New York

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This quote reflects the strong value placed on individual liberty by early American settlers.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “They were exceedingly jealous of their individual liberty, and wished to be interfered with as little as possible.”