The American West: The Myths Video

The American West: The Myths Video. Learning Objectives for this video:

• Myths of The West. Learn about The Myths of The American West. Discover how the belief in Manifest Destiny and the dreams of fortune-seekers forged the western frontier and understand the hardships faced by settlers on the frontier.
• Survey the development of the mythical western hero as portrayed in literature and on-screen, from Natty Bumppo to the Virginian to Shane and the Lone Ranger.
• Gain insight to the heavy-handed methods used by the U.S. government to acquire western lands, the brutal clashes between white settlers and Native Americans, and the failed dreams of pioneers and gold prospectors.
• Explore legends that grew up around the real-life exploits of frontiersmen such as Davy Crockett, Daniel Boone, and Kit Carson.
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