In Turner’s view, the transition from 'wilderness' to 'civilization' on the frontier occurred in stages, beginning with:
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Correct answer: The arrival of hunters and traders
Turner described a succession of 'frontiers'—the trader's frontier, the miner's frontier, the rancher's frontier, and finally the farmer's frontier. Each stage represented an increasing level of social organization and control over the land.
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