S7·E11 The Way West (1): Westward, the Course of Empire Takes Its Way (1845-1864)
- Episode
- Season 7, Episode 11
- Air Date
- May 8, 1995
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
A six-hour documentary of how the West was lost and won, from the time of the Gold Rush in 1848 until after the last gasp of the Indian Wars at Wounded Knee in 1893, when the West was settled, subdued, exploited and incorporated into the American empire. Lakotas, Cheyennes, Kiowas, Poncas, Apaches, Nez Perces and Utes fought back, then watched as everything they had was taken from them, their way of life all but destroyed.
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When did Season 7 Episode 11 of American Experience air?
Season 7, Episode 11 ('The Way West (1): Westward, the Course of Empire Takes Its Way (1845-1864)') originally aired on May 8, 1995.
How long is Season 7 Episode 11 ('The Way West (1): Westward, the Course of Empire Takes Its Way (1845-1864)')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 7 Episode 11?
A six-hour documentary of how the West was lost and won, from the time of the Gold Rush in 1848 until after the last gasp of the Indian Wars at Wounded Knee in 1893, when the West was settled, subdued, exploited and incorporated into the American empire. Lakotas, Cheyennes, Kiowas, Poncas, Apaches, ...
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