History in a Nutshell
Westward Expansion
A collection chronicling some of the most significant chapters of westward expansion in the United States.
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S2 Ep4 | 14m 40s | Learn how the discovery of gold in California transformed the American west! (14m 40s)
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S2 Ep3 | 13m 44s | Learn how President James K. Polk acquired Mexico's northern territories in the 1840's! (13m 44s)
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S2 Ep2 | 12m 41s | Learn about the history of the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears. (12m 41s)
The Lewis and Clark Expedition
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S2 Ep1 | 29m 46s | Watch a brief expose on the history of Lewis and Clark's "Corps of Discovery"! (29m 46s)
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