Davy Crockett
Definition
Davy Crockett was a 19th-century American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier, and politician. He is commonly referred to in popular culture by the epithet "King of the Wild Frontier". He represented Tennessee in the U.S. House of Representatives and served in the Texas Revolution.
Analogy
Think of Davy Crockett as a real-life Indiana Jones - an adventurer who also played a role in politics. Just like Indiana Jones has his iconic hat and whip, Crockett was known for his coonskin cap and frontier attire.
Related terms
Frontiersman: A man living on the frontier, especially one making a living through hunting or trapping.
Texas Revolution: The 1835-36 conflict between the Republic of Texas and Mexico that resulted in Texas's independence from Mexico.
U.S. House of Representatives: One half of Congress (the other being Senate), it is part of the legislative branch responsible for creating laws.
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