America in the Gilded Age and Progressive Era.

Examine the complex and fascinating story of the conquest of the American West. First, assess key myths surrounding the West and how it was settled. Explore the motives and realities of westward migration, the components of the western economy, and the conflicts with Native Americans that led to vio...

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Corporate Authors:	Great Courses (Firm),$4dst, Kanopy (Firm),$4dst
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Language Notes:	In English
Published:	[San Francisco, California, USA] : The Great Courses, 2015. Kanopy Streaming, 2016.
Subjects:	History, Modern. North American Studies Internet videos. North American Studies. Educational films.
Online Access:	Connect to this streaming video

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Summary:	Examine the complex and fascinating story of the conquest of the American West. First, assess key myths surrounding the West and how it was settled. Explore the motives and realities of westward migration, the components of the western economy, and the conflicts with Native Americans that led to violence and tragedy..
Item Description:	Title from title frames. Film Electronic resource.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (streaming video file) (29 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Playing Time:	00:28:33
Format:	Mode of access: World Wide Web.