Question

this excerpt is from an essay written in the 1890s. railroads, fostered by land - grants, sent an increasing tide of immigrants into the far west. the united states army fought a series of indian wars in minnesota, dakota, and the indian territory. the development of mines in colorado had drawn isolated frontier settlements into that region, and montana and idaho were receiving settlers. the frontier was found in these mining camps and the ranches of the great plains. the superintendent of the census for 1890 reports... that the settlements of the west lie so scattered over the region that there can no longer be said to be a frontier line. - frederick jackson turner, \the significance of the frontier in american history,\ july 12, 1893. based on this excerpt, which statement summarizes turners main idea about the closing of the american frontier in 1890? 5. the closing of the frontier resulted from various economic activities. the closing of the frontier led to increased hostilities with american indians. the closing of the frontier resulted from various means of cultural diffusion. the closing of the frontier led to greater limitations on immigrant populations. clear all

Explanation:

The excerpt mentions railroads bringing immigrants, mining development, and the census report indicating the lack of a frontier line. It emphasizes economic - related activities like settlement and resource extraction leading to the closing of the frontier.

Answer:

The closing of the frontier resulted from various economic activities.