Module #1 Introduction to the Frontier in American History Overview of the course and the significance of the frontier in American history
Module #2 Defining the Frontier Exploring the concept of the frontier and its evolution over time
Module #3 Indigenous Peoples and the Frontier The impact of European settlement on Native American populations and their responses to frontier expansion
Module #4 European Exploration and Settlement (1492-1763) Early European explorers and settlers, and the establishment of the first American colonies
Module #5 The Frontier in the American Revolution (1763-1783) The role of the frontier in the American Revolution and the Treaty of Paris
Module #6 Westward Expansion and the Louisiana Purchase (1783-1820) The Louisiana Purchase and its impact on American westward expansion
Module #7 The Frontier and the Mexican-American War (1820-1848) The Mexican-American War and the acquisition of new territories
Module #8 The California Gold Rush and the Frontier Economy The impact of the California Gold Rush on the American economy and the growth of the West
Module #9 The Frontier and American Identity How the frontier shaped American identity and the concept of Manifest Destiny
Module #10 Women and the Frontier The experiences of women on the frontier, including their roles, challenges, and contributions
Module #11 African Americans and the Frontier The experiences of African Americans on the frontier, including their roles in westward expansion and the Underground Railroad
Module #12 The Frontier and the Environment The impact of westward expansion on the American environment and the development of conservation efforts
Module #13 The Frontier and Lawlessness The rise of outlaws, lawmen, and vigilantes on the frontier, and the development of the American justice system
Module #14 The Frontier and Technology The role of technology in shaping the frontier, including the development of the railroad, telegraph, and gun
Module #15 The Frontier and Popular Culture How the frontier has been portrayed in American popular culture, including literature, art, and film
Module #16 The Frontier and Politics The impact of the frontier on American politics, including the development of new political parties and ideologies
Module #17 The Waning of the Frontier (1890-1920) The closing of the frontier and its impact on American society and politics
Module #18 The Legacy of the Frontier The ongoing impact of the frontier on American identity, politics, and culture
Module #19 Primary Source Analysis:Diaries and Letters Analyzing primary sources from the frontier period, including diaries and letters
Module #20 Primary Source Analysis:Newspapers and Cartoons Analyzing primary sources from the frontier period, including newspapers and cartoons
Module #21 Historiography of the Frontier A survey of the major historical interpretations of the frontier, including the Turner Thesis
Module #22 Debating the Frontier Debating the significance and impact of the frontier on American history and identity
Module #23 Case Study:The Oregon Trail An in-depth examination of the Oregon Trail and its significance in American history
Module #24 Case Study:The California Mission System An in-depth examination of the California Mission System and its impact on American history
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Frontier in American History career
