CSPAN3 Lectures In History June 22, 2024
About the great plains. As you know, unlike some of the classic Early American History courses, we have a somewhat more expansive view of early america. That includes the great plains. This is fun material to look at. I think well enjoy this. We have a couple of starting anecdotes. The first has to do with an expedition. The year is 1720. The spanish in new mexico are hearing more and more about french activities coming out of the louisiana and canada. Particularly, theyre hearing these rumors that french traders are moving west toward new mexico. Theyre lying with indians on the great plains,...