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But though the successful struggle had laid deep the foundations of a new nation, it had also of necessity stirred and developed many of the traits most hostile to assured national life.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “But though the successful struggle had laid deep the foundations of a new nation, it had also of necessity stirred and…”
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This quote reflects on the dual nature of the Revolutionary War's legacy, both positive and negative, for the new nation.
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