Fredrick Jackson Turner said this in his "The Significance of the American Frontier in American History" essay proclaiming the importance that american frontier was a key role in creating the american ideals of democracy and independence
It was Frederick Jason Turner who said the quote
Frederick Jackson Turner, in his 1893 essay "The Significance of the American Frontier in American History," stated that the frontier had fostered independence and shaped American democracy. Turner highlighted the role of westward expansion in creating a unique American character marked by self-reliance and hard work. He expressed concern over the implications of the frontier's closure on American identity and institutions.
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