The American Frontier

The values shaped by the frontier area, including individual freedom, self-confidence/self-reliance and equal opportunities

The classic male hero who became physically tough by living at the frontier and being self-reliant

What the frontier area became known as; a place where men should be physically strong and defenders of good against evil

The second addition to the US constitution that ensures the right to bear arms

The pioneers' will to take pride in solving difficult tasks and having many skills, enabling success

A frontier value where what people could accomplish in their lifetime was more important than family name and ancestry