Fredrick J. Turner

Frederick J. Turner was an American historian best known for his "Frontier Thesis," which argued that the American character was shaped by the experience of westward expansion and the frontier. He presented this idea in 1893, suggesting that the frontier fostered individualism, democracy, and innovation. Turner believed that as settlers moved west, they encountered challenges that required adaptability and independence, influencing American culture and society. His work sparked significant debate about the role of the frontier in American history and has had a lasting impact on historiography and the understanding of American identity.