West - U.S. History

American West

http://www.americanwest.com/index2.htm 

The site includes information and links about many topics such as cowboys, Native Americans, outlaws, and more.

New Perspectives on the West

http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest 

Although created as a companion to the PBS television series The West, New Perspectives stands on its own. The site is organized into the main areas of "People," "Places," "Events," and "Resources," which includes an archives section of primary documents.  Taken together, these areas provide a wealth of information on the history and personalities that have defined the Western United States.

The Wild West

http://www.historynet.com/magazines/wild_west

A collection of historical essays about the American frontier covering subjects such as gunfighters and lawmen, the Gold Rush, the Pony Express, and more. Some of the individuals profiled include Jesse James, Doc Holliday, Annie Oakley, and others. 

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