part of a speech by john randolph of virginaa given in the house of reps on december 16, 1811.~

if you go to war, it will not be for protection of ... maritime rights. gentlemen from the north have been ... shown all the kingdoms of the earth; and canada seems tempting in their sight ... agrarian cupidity [greed from farmland], not maritime right, urges the war.

1.) what did congressman randolph believe was actually behind the talk about war with england ... ?

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Jasiah Cruz

6 March, 09:57

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Hess · Answer 1

He felt that "agrarian cupidity" i. e. desire to have control of farmlands was the real reason for war

Leo · Answer 2

He felt that "agrarian cupidity" i. e. desire to have control of farmlands was the real reason for war.