The 19^th Century Frontier, as Technically Defined in Census Reports

question 22

Multiple Choice

The 19^th century frontier, as technically defined in census reports, was any area

• A) west of the Appalachian Mountains.
• B) containing more than two and less than six people per square mile.
• C) without a sheriff and recognized local government.
• D) that had not been surveyed according to provisions of the Land Ordinance of 1785.

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Definitions:

Obedience

A change in behavior in response to an instruction or command from another person.

Compliance

A change in behavior in response to a request.

Dissonance Theory

A theory proposed by Leon Festinger that suggests that inconsistency among beliefs or behaviors causes psychological discomfort (dissonance), leading to efforts to reduce the dissonance.

Innocence

symbolizes the state of being free from guilt or moral wrong, typically attributed to children or in legal contexts where an individual is found not guilty of a crime.