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S1·E8 Ghost Dance (1887 -1914)

Core Aired September 22, 1996
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Synopsis

As settlers race to claim tribal lands, Native Americans take up the Ghost Dance, trusting in its power to restore a lost way of life until their hopes are crushed at Wounded Knee. The new century marks a new era in the West, an age of aqueducts and smelters. But the West remains what it has always been, a world waiting for a dream.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 8 of The West air?

Season 1, Episode 8 ('Ghost Dance (1887 -1914)') originally aired on September 22, 1996.

How long is Season 1 Episode 8 ('Ghost Dance (1887 -1914)')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The West.

What happens in The West Season 1 Episode 8?

As settlers race to claim tribal lands, Native Americans take up the Ghost Dance, trusting in its power to restore a lost way of life until their hopes are crushed at Wounded Knee. The new century marks a new era in the West, an age of aqueducts and smelters. But the West remains what it has always ...

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