HIST218 — The American West
Add to Personal Bookmarks Number of The American West is a survey of the American experience of movement and settlement of the west. This course will examine the impact of the settlement of the American West on Native American populations and on the land. It will cover the unique tale of frontier life from the first days of mountain men and fur traders, to the arrival of families, Churches, and the law. In the process we will examine the taming of the land through the eyes of the American farmer, the industrialization of farming, and the growth of agribusiness. This course will look at the implications of this process on the lives of all Americans, how we view our culture, and what food we put on the table (Spring) Three hours lecture each week. Three Credits. Three billable hours. Course
Prerequisites: ENGL101