Teddy Roosevelt said "The steady westward movement of the Americans was the all-important factor in determining the ultimate ownership of New Orleans." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

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The steady westward movement of the Americans was the all-important factor in determining the ultimate ownership of New Orleans.

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Roosevelt points out that the westward expansion of Americans was crucial for controlling New Orleans.

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