The Role of the Frontier in American Identity
( 24 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to the American Frontier
Overview of the course and the significance of the frontier in American history and identity

Module #2
Defining the Frontier
Exploring the concept of the frontier and its various meanings in American history

Module #3
The Frontier Thesis
An examination of Frederick Jackson Turners influential thesis on the role of the frontier in shaping American identity

Module #4
The Myth of the West
The role of mythology and folklore in shaping American perceptions of the frontier and the West

Module #5
The Impact of European Exploration
The effects of European exploration on Native American populations and the environment

Module #6
Native American Perspectives on the Frontier
The experiences and perspectives of Native American tribes in the face of European colonization and westward expansion

Module #7
The Frontier and American Exceptionalism
How the frontier has contributed to American beliefs in exceptionalism and Manifest Destiny

Module #8
The Frontier in American Literature
Exploring the representation of the frontier in American literature, from James Fenimore Cooper to Willa Cather

Module #9
The Frontier in American Art
The depiction of the frontier in American art, from landscape painting to photography

Module #10
Pioneers and Settlers
The daily lives and experiences of pioneers and settlers on the frontier

Module #11
The Role of the Frontier in Shaping American Politics
How the frontier has influenced American political thought and policy

Module #12
The Frontier and American Economy
The economic opportunities and challenges presented by the frontier, from trade to resource extraction

Module #13
Frontier Violence and Conflict
The role of violence and conflict in shaping the frontier experience, from Native American wars to range wars

Module #14
The Closing of the Frontier
The significance of the 1890 census declaration that the frontier was closed, and its implications for American identity

Module #15
The Legacy of the Frontier
How the frontier continues to shape American identity and inform contemporary debates

Module #16
The Frontier and American Identity Today
Exploring the ongoing relevance of the frontier in contemporary American society and culture

Module #17
The Frontier in Popular Culture
The representation of the frontier in modern popular culture, from film to television to music

Module #18
The Frontier and Environmentalism
The environmental impact of westward expansion and the role of the frontier in shaping American environmental thought

Module #19
Gender on the Frontier
The experiences of women on the frontier and their role in shaping American identity

Module #20
Race and Ethnicity on the Frontier
The experiences of racial and ethnic minorities on the frontier and their role in shaping American identity

Module #21
The Frontier and American Imperialism
The relationship between the frontier and American imperialism, from the Mexican-American War to the Spanish-American War

Module #22
The Frontier and American Foreign Policy
How the frontier has influenced American foreign policy, from the Monroe Doctrine to modern-day interventions

Module #23
The Frontier and American Democracy
The impact of the frontier on American democratic institutions and practices

Module #24
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in The Role of the Frontier in American Identity career

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The Role of the Frontier in American Identity ( 24 Modules )

The Role of the Frontier in American Identity
( 24 Modules )