If I read not amiss, this powerful race will move down upon Mexico, down upon Central and South America, out upon the islands of the sea, over upon Africa and beyond. And can any one doubt that the results of this competition of races will be the "survival of the fittest?"
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This is due partly to the fact that Americans are much better fed than Europeans, and partly to the undeveloped resources of a new country, but more largely to our climate, which acts as a constant stimulus.Josiah Strong
The mission of the Anglo-Saxon has been largely that of the soldier but the world is making progress, we are leaving behind the barbarism of war as civilization advances, it will learn less of war, and concern itself more with the arts of peace, and for these the massive battle-ax must be wrought into tools of finer temper.
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There are no more new worlds. The unoccupied arable lands of the earth are limited, and will soon be taken.
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The Anglo-Saxon has established himself in climates totally diverse - Canada, South Africa, and India - and, through several generations, has preserved his essential race characteristics. He is not, of course, superior to climatic influences but even in warm climates, he is likely to retain his aggressive vigor long enough to supplant races already enfeebled.
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Here, also, has been evolved the form of government consistent with the largest possible civil liberty.
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Furthermore, it is significant that the marked characteristics of this race are being here emphasized most.
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