Empire Upon the Trails. The West, a Film by Stephen Ives
Description
From Mexican landowners in California to Native American tribes in the Black Hills of South Dakota, this film examines various perspectives on territorial claims to the West and the history of U.S. annexation. This program explains how events, such as the Texas War of Independence, opened the door to U.S. annexation. Diary excerpts, letters, and other primary resources vividly portray the experiences of early Oregon Trail settlers and the Mormons.
Runtime
84 min
Series
Subjects
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2011], c1996
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
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