Directly below this post is an essay that you need to have read by next Wednesday– “The Significance of the Frontier in American History.” You can start reading it below- it has some hyperlinks I put in it to explain some terms.
HOWEVER, I have made copies for everyone and placed them outside my door. The copies I made include questions to help you understand the reading– a form of annotation. I would strongly urge you to pick up one of my copies before you leave for your extended weekend. I will expect you to have completely read and understood the reading by next Wednesday, when we will have a seminar over the reading and have a quiz over it. The questions will be a required assignment, due on Wednesday at the start of class.
Here are some links to help you understand the reading:
http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/s_z/turner.htm
http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/pds/gilded/empire/text1/turner.pdf
http://faculty.weber.edu/kmackay/frederick_jackson_turner.htm
