Katie, a Historian, Is Conducting Research on the Character of the Present

question 43

Multiple Choice

Katie, a historian, is conducting research on the character of the present American government. During a lecture, she presents her view, which is in accordance with the Turner Thesis. Which of the following is Katie's lecture most likely to indicate?

• A)The present American democracy was shaped by the American frontier experience.
• B)The rise of capitalism in the United States was restricted by imperialism.
• C)The political fiascos of the 1870s were the result of the underproduction of goods.
• D)The United States lost access to geopolitical power by abstaining from invasions.
• E)The purchase of Alaska was a decisive factor in modeling the present U.S. government.

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