Westward
Description
The drama of America's unstoppable growth continues with wagon trains and cattle barons headed westward, confronting Native American Indians as well as the interests of the Spanish and French. Resulting increases in Westward migration and the discovery of gold and other natural resources are covered in this program, along with the rise of the steamboat and a new era of commerce and industry.
Runtime
60 min
Series
Subjects
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2011], c2010
Database
Films on Demand
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