Answer to Question #143906 in History for juan

Question

2. When Turner refers to the “frontier,” what does he mean? Is there a specific definition of this term which his argument is based upon?

Answer 1

Turner's "frontier" means historical changes in which everyone is determined to avoid savagery and promote civilization that brings about democracy and mutual understanding among the population and hence, ensures better America. His argument bases the definition of historical experience in which waves of civilization have been key drivers towards global transformation, especially European colonization and slavery that promoted struggles for freedom.