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HIST 57 — History of the American West

Description

This course covers the role of the West in the development of the United States. The discussion begins with exploration and colonization; moves to Texas and Oregon, the mining frontier, the cowboy, the farming frontier, and the impact of the military; and concludes with the continuing challenges of the American West. The course also explores the geography and the people that live there. 7 lessons, 7 assignment submissions (7 Speedback assignments); proctored final exam.

Course Content

  1. Exploration and Colonization of the American West
  2. Texas and Oregon
  3. The Mining Frontier
  4. The Cowboy
  5. The Farming Frontier
  6. The impact of the Military
  7. Continuing Challenges of the American West
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Instructor: Todd Smith , MEd
Credits: 0.5
Tuition : $ 124.00
Paper Manual Fee: $10.00

Registration Codes:


     Paper Course: 4805700
        
     Online Course: 5048057
        

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