HIST 3315 - The History of the American West

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HIST 2112.
This course surveys the history of the American West with special emphasis on the development of the Trans-Mississippi West from the early 19th century to recent years. The crucial influences of the environment, the interaction of Native Americans, Hispanics, Euro-Americans and other cultural groups, and the unique relationship of the region with the Federal government are explored.