The 'safety valve' theory was particularly important during which period of U.S. history?
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Correct answer: The Gilded Age and the rise of industrial labor strikes
During the late 19th century, industrialization led to intense labor disputes. The idea that the West could absorb the 'surplus' labor and discontent of the cities was a comforting thought for the political and economic elite of the era.
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More Turner's Frontier Thesis questions
- Turner suggested that the frontier helped create a 'composite nationality' by:
- In Turner’s view, the transition from 'wilderness' to 'civilization' on the frontier occurred in stages, beginning with:
- What is meant by the 'individualism' fostered by the frontier in Turner's Thesis?
- Which of the following best describes the 'Turner Thesis' impact on American culture?
- Critics argue that Turner’s thesis was fundamentally flawed because it viewed the West as a 'process' rather than a:
- Which 19th-century legislation most directly supported the 'farmer's frontier' described by Turner?