Frederick Jackson Turner quotes

Frederick Jackson Turner was an American historian best known for his "Frontier Thesis" regarding the impact of the American frontier on national development. His work argued that the frontier shaped American character, democracy, and society. He influenced generations of historians and contributed significantly to the field of American history. Here are 3 of his quotes:

Each age tries to form its own conception of the past. Each age writes the history of the past anew with reference to the conditions uppermost in its own time. (Frederick Jackson Turner)
The existence of an area of free land, its continuous recession, and the advance of American settlement, explain American development. View quote
Frederick Jackson Turner
The West is now closed. View quote
Frederick Jackson Turner

Frederick Jackson Turner

Occupation: American Historian
Born: November 14, 1861
Died: March 14, 1932
Quotes count: 3