History of the American West
This course covers the role of the West in the development of the United States. The discussion begins with exploration and colonization; moves to Texas and Oregon, the mining frontier, the cowboy, the farming frontier, and the impact of the military; and concludes with the continuing challenges of the American West. The course also explores the geography and the people that live there.
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BYU through OpenEd
BYU through OpenEd offers the same content you know and trust from Brigham Young University Independent Study (BYU IS) but with the accessibility and familiarity of OpenEd instructors. Explore a variety of rigorous, accredited online courses for middle and high school students. All courses are self-paced, asynchronous, and will not require a proctored final exam. Subjects include: all core subjects, foreign languages, beginning musical instruments, career exploration, and AP courses.
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- Instructor-guided learning