The Frontier in American HistoryCourier Corporation, 10 Apr 2012 - 400 halaman Written in 1893, this enormously influential survey revised previous interpretations of U. S. history with its exploration of frontier life's impact on a transplanted civilization. Author Frederick Jackson Turner examines in depth the frontier's role in developing a unique and democratic society and its promotion of self-reliance, independence, immigration, and westward expansion. Subjects include "The First Official Frontier of the Massachusetts Bay," "The Old West," "The Ohio Valley in American History," "Contributions of the West to American Democracy," "Social Forces in American History," "Middle Western Pioneer Democracy," and many other topics. This edition features a new Introduction that traces the book's significance. Students, teachers, historians, and anyone with an interest in American history will find it a fascinating resource. |
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... , this expansion westward with its new opportunities , its continuous touch with 2 " Abridgment of Debates of Congress , " v , p . 706 . the simplicity of primitive society , furnish the forces dominat- 2 THE FRONTIER IN AMERICAN HISTORY.
... , this expansion westward with its new opportunities , its continuous touch with 2 " Abridgment of Debates of Congress , " v , p . 706 . the simplicity of primitive society , furnish the forces dominat- 2 THE FRONTIER IN AMERICAN HISTORY.
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Frederick Jackson Turner. the simplicity of primitive society , furnish the forces dominat- ing American character . The true point of view in the history of this nation is not the Atlantic coast , it is the Great West . Even the slavery ...
Frederick Jackson Turner. the simplicity of primitive society , furnish the forces dominat- ing American character . The true point of view in the history of this nation is not the Atlantic coast , it is the Great West . Even the slavery ...
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... furnished frontier conditions . The Mississippi River region was the scene of typical frontier settle- ments.12 The rising steam navigation13 on western waters , the opening of the Erie Canal , and the westward extension of cotton11 cul ...
... furnished frontier conditions . The Mississippi River region was the scene of typical frontier settle- ments.12 The rising steam navigation13 on western waters , the opening of the Erie Canal , and the westward extension of cotton11 cul ...
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... furnishing of these arose the settlement of the Great Plains and the development of still another kind 16 Peck , " New Guide to the West " ( Cincinnati , 1848 ) , ch . iv ; Park- man , " Oregon Trail " ; Hall , " The West " ( Cincinnati ...
... furnishing of these arose the settlement of the Great Plains and the development of still another kind 16 Peck , " New Guide to the West " ( Cincinnati , 1848 ) , ch . iv ; Park- man , " Oregon Trail " ; Hall , " The West " ( Cincinnati ...
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... furnished the dom- inant element in the stock of the colonial frontier . With these peoples were also the freed indented servants , or redemptioners , who at the expiration of their time of service passed to the frontier . Governor ...
... furnished the dom- inant element in the stock of the colonial frontier . With these peoples were also the freed indented servants , or redemptioners , who at the expiration of their time of service passed to the frontier . Governor ...
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