HIST 1290 - HISTORY OF THE U.S. WEST

Institution:

Laramie County Community College

Subject:

History

Description:

This course is an introductory survey of the American West, wherein students examine developments in both the 19th and 20th centuries beginning in the nineteenth century from early exploration through the fur trade, including territorial expansion to the Pacific and in the American Southwest. Students also develop an informed familiarity with western American mining frontiers, the growth and expansion of the cattle industry and farming frontiers, and examine the diversity of the people living in this region. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 0810, or placement into ENGL 1010.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.lccc.wy.edu

Phone Number:

(307) 778-5222

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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