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S7·E14 The Way West (4): Ghost Dance (1877-1893)

Episode
Season 7, Episode 14
Air Date
May 17, 1995
Runtime
55 minutes
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired May 17, 1995 55 min
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 7 Episode 14 of American Experience air?

Season 7, Episode 14 ('The Way West (4): Ghost Dance (1877-1893)') originally aired on May 17, 1995.

How long is Season 7 Episode 14 ('The Way West (4): Ghost Dance (1877-1893)')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.

What happens in American Experience Season 7 Episode 14?

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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