"Native Peoples of North America" Lecture Series (12-14) CAST Educational Program

We're continuing our Great Courses Plus Lecture Series of the Native Peoples of North America". These lectures do not have to be seen concurrently. Join us at any time! 12) “Indians, Manifest Destiny, and Uncivil Wars” The Civil War is a turning point in American history, upholding the Constitutional promises of freedom for ... some. One of the pivotal components of the decades leading up to the Civil War was expansion into the West under the doctrine of Manifest Destiny, which drew non-Indians into the West and sparked innumerable conflicts with Native nations. Examine the role Native Americans played in the year. 13) “Native Resistance in the West:1850s-1870s” Delve deeper into the struggle for lands in the Plains between the 1850s and the 1870s. You'll meet the fighters you've heard of, such as Sitting Bull, as well as those you may not have heard about, such as the Hunkpapa Gall, the Oglala Crazy Horse, and the Northern Cheyenne Wooden Leg, who led successful battles and defeated General Custer. 14) “The Last Indian Wars?” Focusing on the Far West, Southwest, and Plateau regions, Professor Cobb examines early laws put in place in California to “control” Native Americans during the gold rush, including state funding to kill or enslave Native Americans. You'll also meet the “real” Geronimo and learn how he came to symbolize the Chiricahua Apache struggle to maintain independence. Hosted by the CAST Senior Center, CAST Educational Programs were developed to reach a wide audience of senior citizens, providing a variety of interesting subjects via in-person presentations and experiences. Scheduled year-round, we host programs at the CAST Senior Center, but also travel to area libraries, museums, places of interest, and other Senior/Community Centers in our area to introduce Seniors to the many program opportunities that are available. Our programs are open to the public and there are no membership dues. Unless noted, the programs are provided free, and no preregistration is required. Carpooling is available for out-of-town trips. Check out our program schedule every month and join us for our next event. We look forward to seeing you!