what writer popularized american historical fiction?

Answer 1

Louis La'mour with his silly westerns?
I suppose but I wish the answer were Samuel Clemens.

Answer 2

James Fenimore Cooper?

Answer 3

I should have posted my answer choices :)

a.Thomas Cole.
b.James Fenimore Cooper.
c.Washington Irving.
d.George Caleb Bingham.

Answer 4

Well, from that list I would pick Cooper.

Answer 5

Alrighty, thanks!