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The West - Empire Upon the Trails (1806 to 1848)

Americans head west along many pathways -- following the fur trade into the mountains, fighting for self-determination in Texas, seeking religious freedom in Utah or a better life along the Oregon Trail. But whatever direction they travel, they move closer with every step to a “Manifest Destiny” that will make the West their own.

English
  • Originally Aired September 16, 1996
  • Runtime 90 minutes
  • Network PBS
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