Turner said that the most influential aspect of American history was the development of the West and its impact upon all events thereafter. The West was the place where people could begin over again. Turner stated, "...the existence of an area of free land, its continuous recession, and advance of American settlement westward." This process allowed for the Americanization of people and institutions. However, beginning in the 1920's new interpretations began to appear. The new work caused historians to reevaluate the work of Turner.
Which sentence is the best summary of this quotation?
o "The frontier is the outer edge of the wave."
o "To the frontier the American intellect owes its
striking characteristics."
o "These are the traits of the frontier."
