Westward Expansion Crash Course US History

John Green explores the myths and realities of the Wild West, highlighting its impact on American culture and economy. The video discusses Frederick Jackson Turner's Frontier Thesis, the role of railroads in Western expansion, and the conflicts with Native Americans. It also examines government policies like the Dawes Act and the transformation of Western farming into agribusiness. The episode concludes by reflecting on the Wild West's influence on modern industrial capitalism.

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