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The American frontier, also known as the Old West and the Wild West, was the era of westward expansion in North America from the 17th to the 20th century. Learn about the periodization, people, events, folklore, and media of this influential part of American history and identity.
Learn how the United States acquired and lost various territories from 1776 to the present, from the American Revolution to the Panama Canal Zone. See maps, timelines, and events of the territorial expansion and contraction of the country.
Learn about the life and exploits of Daniel Boone, one of the first folk heroes of the United States. He explored and settled Kentucky, fought in the Revolutionary War, and became a legend in American history and culture.
Dead Frontier is a survival horror game set in a post-apocalyptic city infested with zombies. Players can create avatars, join classes, trade items, barricade buildings, and fight or cooperate with other players in 2D or 3D modes.
Jim Bridger (1804-1881) was a famous mountain man, trapper, scout, and guide who explored the Western United States in the 19th century. He participated in many expeditions, founded Fort Bridger, and mediated between settlers and Native Americans.
A chronological list of events significant to the development of the American West as a region of the continental United States. The timeline covers the period from early exploration and settlement to the end of the frontier era, and includes historical facts, maps, and images.
The Frontier Thesis is a historical argument that the American frontier shaped the culture and character of American democracy. It was proposed by Frederick Jackson Turner in 1893 and influenced many scholars and politicians.
Tombstone is a city in Arizona founded in 1879 by prospector Ed Schieffelin. It was a boomtown in the American frontier and the site of the famous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.