The Eternal Frontier

Why is this (The Eternal Frontier) a well chosen title?

• it describes everything that Louis is trying to explain in his essay about the earth.

• it describes and summarizes everything that Louis is trying to explain in his essay (the eternal frontier = outer space)

• it describes and summarizes everything that Louis is trying to explain in his essay about the galaxy.

What were the achievements of the pioneers?

• moving from one state to another, and being able to establish a good life.

• having the ability to explore space

• having freedom

• moving from the old country to America, trapped fur, traded with Indians, hunted buffalo, ranched with cattle/sheep, built towns, farmed

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It means to unite or merge with something already in existence

• Incorporate

• Join

• Connected

• Link

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What brought people to America?

• Expansion

• Opportunity

• The urge to explore

• Freedom

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What did the author consider as the next frontier?

• another country

• outer space

• another continent

• the Midwest

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a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison

• medicine

• agent

• antidote

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A force that produces motion or action; impulse

• multitude

• Antidote

• Impetus

• Incorporate

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What does the author mention to show that progress is occurring quickly?

• People are moving from one country to another.

• The exploration of new frontiers

• The push to travel to the space

• The invention of car, a radio, and a TV

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What is the author trying to persuade us?

• To show an interest in space exploration.

• To invent more devices to make our lives easier.

• To travel to other coutries.

• Just sit back and relax.

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What might stand in the way of progress?

• Famine

• A devastating war

• Flood

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