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They eagerly craved the Indian lands; they would not be denied entrance to the thinly-peopled territory wherein they intended to make homes for themselves and their children.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “They eagerly craved the Indian lands; they would not be denied entrance to the thinly-peopled territory wherein they…”
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This quote reflects the relentless ambition of Western settlers to claim land for their families.
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