Frederick Jackson Turner

Turner {{circa}} 1890 Frederick Jackson Turner (November 14, 1861 – March 14, 1932) was an American historian during the early 20th century, based at the University of Wisconsin-Madison until 1910, and then Harvard University. He was known primarily for his frontier thesis. He trained many PhDs who went on to become well-known historians. He promoted interdisciplinary and quantitative methods, often with an emphasis on the Midwestern United States.

Turner's essay "The Significance of the Frontier in American History" included ideas that formed the frontier thesis. In it, Turner argued that the moving western frontier exerted a strong influence on American democracy and the American character from the colonial era until 1890. He is also known for his theories of geographical sectionalism. During recent years historians and academics have argued frequently over Turner's work; however, all agree that the frontier thesis has had an enormous effect on historical scholarship. Provided by Wikipedia
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    Author: Turner, Frederick Jackson, 1861-1932
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    Rise of the New West, 1819-1829
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    Author: Turner, Frederick Jackson, 1861-1932
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    The character and influence of the Indian trade in Wisconsin : a study of the trading post as an institution
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    Author: Turner, Frederick Jackson, 1861-1932
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    The United States, 1830-1850; the nation and its sections,
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    Author: Turner, Frederick Jackson, 1861-1932
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    The significance of the frontier in American history
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    Author: Turner, Frederick Jackson, 1861-1932
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    List of references on the history of the West
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    Reuben Gold Thwaites : a memorial address
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    Author: Turner, Frederick Jackson, 1861-1932
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    Rise of the new West, 1819-1829
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    Author: Turner, Frederick Jackson, 1861-1932
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    The frontier in American history
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