The frontier in the United States ceased to exist primarily due to the westward expansion and settlement that culminated in the late 19th century, marked by the closing of the frontier in 1890 as declared by the U.S. Census Bureau. Increased railroad construction, the establishment of towns, and agricultural development led to the integration of previously wild territories into the national economy and society. Additionally, government policies and land acts facilitated settlement, effectively transforming the frontier into populated and developed regions. This shift marked the end of the era of exploration and the beginning of a more settled, industrialized America.
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