HIS 516 - History of the American West

(4 credits)

Examines the significance of the Trans-Mississippi West in United States history from various interpretive perspectives. Topics include: nineteenth century exploration and settlement; impact of environment on evolution of western economies; race and ethnic relations; gender roles; the cowboy legacy; frontier violence; the West as myth and symbol; federal land and wilderness policies; the urban West; tourism and National Parks.

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