Question

In The Significance of the Frontier in American History, Frederick Jackson Turner wrote:

"The frontier has gone, and with its going has closed the first period of American history."

How did advocates of expansionism react to Turner's frontier thesis?

A) They argued Americans should move from rural areas to expand the nation's new frontier—the cities.

B) They argued Congress should enact new protections for America's natural resources to rebuild the frontier.

C) They argued Americans should seek new lands overseas as a "safety

Answer 1

valve" to help release popular discontent.

D) They argued Americans should turn away from the culture of the American West and embrace European culture.

Thanks, guys, I'm new to this! x

Answer 2

Ok so, the statement above in the quotes, would you say it has a positive or negative feel to it?

Answer 3

Negative

Answer 4

do you think he was 'for expansion' or 'against' expansion'?

Answer 5

Against expansion, most likely. I know we can eliminate C, right?

Answer 6

right =)

Answer 7

And D, too? :D I think... A? o.o

Answer 8

No! B!

Answer 9

haha hold on, calm down, write in your own words 'A'

Answer 10

That our time in the frontiers has come and gone, and that we should focus on establishing and expanding cities?

Answer 11

& Lol sorry

Answer 12

no problem =D and put into your own words 'B' which do you think an 'expansionist' someone who wants to (not preserve ) but grow, which one would they agree with?

Answer 13

Hmm.. It seems like these people wouldn't be too concerned with "protecting" and "rebuilding", so... I think I'm going to officially go with A? (:

Answer 14

Bingo =) anymore questions?

Answer 15

No, that's all! Thanks so much for everything!!

Answer 16

no problem! glad i could help =)

Answer 17

YOU LIAR

Answer 18

I do not think it is A

Answer 19

I put C, hopefully I am correct!