His chance of success arose from the fact that there were on the frontier many men of restless, adventurous, warlike type, who felt a spirit of unruly defiance toward the home government and who greedily eyed the rich Spanish lands.
Roosevelt highlights the adventurous spirit of frontier individuals who challenged authority for new opportunities.
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