Asked by Sarah Amano on Apr 27, 2024
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Which historian saw the Western frontier as a "meeting point between savagery and civilization" that shaped the American character and made the United States exceptional among nations?
A) Eugene Genovese
B) Frederick Jackson Turner
C) Charles A Beard
D) Robert Fogel
Frederick Jackson Turner
An American historian known for his "Frontier Thesis," which argued that the American democracy was largely formed by the American frontier.
Western Frontier
The geographical area of the United States west of the Mississippi River during the 19th century, known for its exploration, settlement, and expansion.
- Familiarize oneself with the multicultural characteristics of the Western frontier as presented in American literature and art.
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Courtney RichardsMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Frederick Jackson Turner is known for his "Frontier Thesis," in which he argued that the existence of the Western frontier, with its challenges and opportunities, shaped the American character and contributed to the country's exceptionalism. He saw the frontier as a place where "savagery" and "civilization" met, and where American values of individualism, self-reliance, and democracy were forged.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the multicultural characteristics of the Western frontier as presented in American literature and art.
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