The Frontier

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The frontier has been a source of debate among historians for well over a century. This class examines the movement west of the American population from the late 18th century into the 20th century — what factors drove the movement, the role of government in encouraging and supporting that movement, and the effects it had on Native Americans and the environment. The class also examines how historians' interpretations of the frontier have changed from the 1893 "Turner Thesis" to the 21st century. Prerequisite: HI 110 or HI 111. Liberal Arts Core Designation: History (HI), Depth in Humanities (DHUM).