jan 2, 1890 - Turner Thesis
Description:
- 1890 Census declares the end of the American frontier -- all of the continental US is settled- Thesis promoted the frontier as a social leveler, promoted independence and individualism (American Values)
- Led to idealization of the Wild West and the old American Frontier
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 2, 1890
Now
~ 134 years ago
