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:I agree with Frederick Jackson Turner, who in 1893 wrote ''The Significance of the Frontier in American History''.  He believed that the frontier experience had promoted individualistic democracy.  The people who settled the frontier were forced to think for themselves and to be resourceful.  This influenced the views of a good portion of Americans.  Many enjoyed this independence and did not want a government that controlled everything.  (Mark DeJ.)

:I agree with Frederick Jackson Turner, who in 1893 wrote ''The Significance of the Frontier in American History''.  He believed that the frontier experience had promoted individualistic democracy.  The people who settled the frontier were forced to think for themselves and to be resourceful.  This influenced the views of a good portion of Americans.  Many enjoyed this independence and did not want a government that controlled everything.  (Mark DeJ.)

4.  What do you think is special about the United States that has made it the world leader in inventions?

4.  What do you think is special about the United States that has made it the world leader in inventions?

:Political opinions shape the views of the public. If one reads a cartoon that displays a certain opinion well, they come to accept that opinion. For instance, if one were to draw up a cartoon that showed Senator Obama sitting in the White House, many Republicans might be discouraged, and not vote at all, because it seems as if Obama has already won the election.  (Christina F.)

:Political opinions shape the views of the public. If one reads a cartoon that displays a certain opinion well, they come to accept that opinion. For instance, if one were to draw up a cartoon that showed Senator Obama sitting in the White House, many Republicans might be discouraged, and not vote at all, because it seems as if Obama has already won the election.  (Christina F.)

6.  Other than Thomas Edison, who do you think was the most influential person between 1877 and 1896?

6.  Other than Thomas Edison, who do you think was the most influential person between 1877 and 1896?