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It kept the northwestern tribes quiet for the first two years of the Revolutionary struggle; and above all it rendered possible the settlement of Kentucky, and therefore the winning of the West.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
This statement reflects Roosevelt's view on the significance of military actions during the Revolutionary War and their impact on American expansion.
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