The enterprising nature of the settlers who began farming in the west was in line with Turner’s thoughts about Americans. These Americans moved west to establish their farms in what was considered territory inhospitable to farming. These farmers claimed land under the Homestead Act, and also bought land outright as well. The land was adapted and American farmers began to learn the ebb and flow of business in West’s farmlands. (Text Pgs. 496-498).
Another aspect showing the tenacity of the American settlers was the exploitation of natural resources. Everything from gold to lumber was harvested. The settlers and miners endured harsh conditions, but fought through them to be able to exploit the many riches of the West (Text Pgs. 499-500).
Turner's sentiment regarding the Europeans “taming” the wilderness that is America, was similar to how white Americans treated Native Americans. Americans were similar to the Europeans, in that they settled and tamed the West as Europeans had tamed the East. The Native Americans would then become civilized and incorporated into white society (Text Pgs. 494, 502).
One governmental policy towards the Native Americans was to “civilize” them. This policy would fall in line with Turner’s belief that the Americans can conquer the wilderness (or wild natives) and tame them. Therefore, …show more content…
These trailblazers were turning the wilderness into a productive zone, but this caused the Native Americans to lose their way of life. The buffalo, which use to be plentiful, were displace, killed, and exploited by the white Americans. Grazing areas for cattle directly competed with the buffalo. Railroad crew also shot the buffalo for sport, and sustenance. Due to the decline in the buffalo populations, the Native Americans were forced to relocate, or rely on white aid for survival (Text Pgs.
Another aspect showing the tenacity of the American settlers was the exploitation of natural resources. Everything from gold to lumber was harvested. The settlers and miners endured harsh conditions, but fought through them to be able to exploit the many riches of the West (Text Pgs. 499-500).
Turner's sentiment regarding the Europeans “taming” the wilderness that is America, was similar to how white Americans treated Native Americans. Americans were similar to the Europeans, in that they settled and tamed the West as Europeans had tamed the East. The Native Americans would then become civilized and incorporated into white society (Text Pgs. 494, 502).
One governmental policy towards the Native Americans was to “civilize” them. This policy would fall in line with Turner’s belief that the Americans can conquer the wilderness (or wild natives) and tame them. Therefore, …show more content…
These trailblazers were turning the wilderness into a productive zone, but this caused the Native Americans to lose their way of life. The buffalo, which use to be plentiful, were displace, killed, and exploited by the white Americans. Grazing areas for cattle directly competed with the buffalo. Railroad crew also shot the buffalo for sport, and sustenance. Due to the decline in the buffalo populations, the Native Americans were forced to relocate, or rely on white aid for survival (Text Pgs.