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How is the term “westward expansion” problematic?

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Colin Calloway

Date Filmed

November 15, 2011

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The Civil War and the Meaning of Liberty

We the People:
A New Nation

Westward Expansion:
A New History

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In Indian societies, what is the purpose of a myth or legend?
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How do Indian primary sources contribute to our understanding of westward expansion?
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How is the term “westward expansion” problematic?
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