3 Questions
According to Frederick Jackson Turner's 'The Significance of the Frontier in American History', what explains American development?
The existence of free land
What is the psychological sense of the frontier in American culture?
Unlimited opportunity
According to Turner's Frontier Thesis, what dominates American character?
Forces furnished by the expansion westward
Test your knowledge on the symbolic importance of the frontier in American cultural history and its influence on the 19th century American hero figure. This quiz covers terminology, historical context, and the famous "Frontier Thesis" by Frederick Jackson Turner.
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