23. The Gun Myth That Shaped A Nation (Ep 1)
Journey Through Time
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The Repercussions of War: Gun Culture and the American Frontier
This chapter explores the changing dynamics of gun usage in post-Civil War America, focusing on soldiers' marksmanship challenges and the rise of gun culture. It further examines the violent westward expansion, the disregard for treaties with Native Americans, and how these elements contributed to the glorification of guns in American folklore and media.
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