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HIST 2440  - The Impact of the Union Pacific on Wyoming History

Credits: 3
Max Credit 3

Students experience and interpret the impact of the building of the Union Pacific Railroad on the history and culture of Wyoming through the lens of three disciplinary perspectives. Students explore how the railroad impacted Wyoming geography, economic development and the people of the state through personal research projects.

Cross Listed ECON 2450


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