Question

What influence did Bret Harte have on American Regionalism?

He established Regionalism as a uniquely American movement.
He invented the Western genre as a distinct form of Regionalism.
He was the first to use dialect to show local color.
His characters were the first heroes who were also outlaws.

Answer 1

He invented the Western genre as a distinct form of Regionalism.

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Answer 2

The answer is he invented the western genre
As a distinct form of regionalism