Which of the following was a characteristic of the American "frontier"?
A) It was a region in which anarchy reigned.
B) It was a boundary beyond which there was no human habitation.
C) It was the line between civilized society and a completely untamed and savage wilderness.
D) It was a meeting place of different cultures.

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The American "frontier" was a meeting place of different cultures, including native peoples and European settlers. It was not characterized by anarchy or a complete lack of human habitation, and while it may have been a boundary of sorts, it was not a clear line between civilization and wilderness.

Which of the Following Was a Characteristic of the American