The U.S. folktale of Johnny Appleseed tells of a man who walked across the frontier barefoot. He was brave and knew the wilderness well. Nothing scared him. Everywhere he went he planted apple seeds. Apple trees grew all over the country because of him. What does this folktale say about American culture?(1 point)

Responses

Knowledge and tree planting are important in America.
Knowledge and tree planting are important in America.

Strength and bravery are important American values.
Strength and bravery are important American values.

Planting apple seeds is a good thing to do in America.
Planting apple seeds is a good thing to do in America.

Going barefoot is an important part of being American.

Going barefoot is NOT an important part of being American.

Strength and bravery are important American values.

The correct response is:

Strength and bravery are important American values.

The folktale of Johnny Appleseed highlights the qualities of bravery and fearlessness in American culture, as he walks across the frontier barefoot, unafraid of the wilderness.