HIST 303 - History of The American West

Institution:

Augustana College - South Dakota

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Description:

This course traces the rise of the "American West" in American consciousness from the early 19th centuryuntil today. Understanding that American western expansion looks different for the indigenous cultures of the trans-Mississippi West, the course asks students to re-think the "myth of the West" with the reality ofwestern development. Specific topics include: Euro-American explorations of the West, American settlement of the region, the "cowboy," and the Indian wars of the late 19th century. In the 20th century,water issues, conservation, immigration, and demographic change take center stage. NOTE: OFFERED EVERY OTHER FALL SEMESTER

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.augie.edu

Phone Number:

(605) 274-0770

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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