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The real history of the acquisition must tell of the great westward movement begun in 1769, and not merely of the feeble diplomacy of Jefferson's administration.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “The real history of the acquisition must tell of the great westward movement begun in 1769, and not merely of the feeble…”
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Roosevelt argues that the true narrative of American territorial expansion is rooted in the westward movement rather than just diplomatic efforts.
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