HIU 220 - History of the American West

Institution:

Park University

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Description:

Investigates the Western United States from the early 16th century to the present. Themes embraced are: Euro-American interactions with Native Americans; extension and escalation of the federal government into the West; exploitation of natural resources; formation of borders and national identities; race, class and gender relations; impact of immigration and emigration; aggression and criminality; and continuing perseverance of Frederick Jackson Turner's "frontier" myth iAmerican culture. The survey shall comprise an inquiry of period literature. [United States Concentration] 3:0:3 Offered as required.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.park.edu

Phone Number:

(816) 741-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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