HIS 105 - The Overland Trail (3 cr.)

In the nineteenth century, hundreds of thousands of individuals in the Unites States travelled west in search of adventure, riches, security, freedom, health and escape. The great movement affected all of American society and offers a compelling window to examine the politics, economics, psychology, gender roles, ethnic and racial relationships, geography and science of the 1800s. This class emphasizes discovery through examination of documents and interdisciplinary conversation.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: Social Sciences
Semester(s) Offered: Fall