The West
A chronicle of the turbulent history of one of the most extraordinary landscapes on earth.
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The People
S1996 Ep1 | 1h 22m 20s
The West begins as the whole world to the people who live there. It becomes a New World.
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The Grandest Enterprise Under God
S1996 Ep5 | 1h 24m 33s
A triumph of the human spirit, the transcontinental railroad opens a new era in the West.
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The Geography of Hope
S1996 Ep7 | 1h 24m 53s
Newcomers arrive by the millions, bringing a spirit of conformity to the West.
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Ghost Dance
S1996 Ep8 | 58m 38s
As settlers race to claim tribal lands, Native Americans take up the Ghost Dance.
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One Sky Above Us
S1996 Ep9 | 1h 2m 58s
As the 20th century neared, Americans celebrated with the World Columbian Exposition.
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The Role of Horses
4m 51s
The utilization of horses changed the way of life for Native American people forever.
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