Origins of the old west

describe
the significance of the ?Old West.? Where is the Old West, and who lives there?
What factors pushed peoples to move to this part of the country, and how did
they fare after their arrival? Finally, why was Hollywood so invested in
telling the story of the West, and was this portrayal accurate? What
is it that Hollywood gets out of producing ?Westerns? in the 50s-70s? What are
the motives? I think we can use some deductive reasoning here to bring to light
something about the process of mythmaking. Be sure to use and cite specific examples from the textbook.
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Essay #1: Origins of the ?Old West?
In the twentieth century, a new genre of film emerged: The Western. Particularly popular in the
1950s onward, the western genre dominated American cinema. In a 3-page analytical essay,
describe the significance of the ?Old West.? Where is the Old West, and who lives there? What
factors pushed peoples to move to this part of the country, and how did they fare after their
arrival? Finally, why was Hollywood so invested in telling the story of the West, and was this
portrayal accurate? What is it that Hollywood gets out of producing ?Westerns? in the 50s-70s? What are
the motives? I think we can use some deductive reasoning here to bring to light something about the
process of mythmaking.
Be sure to use and cite specific examples from the textbook.
Formatting: 1) Double spaced, times new roman font 12pt, one-inch margins 2) Paper is to be 3
pages 3) Indent new paragraphs
Grammar: 1) Be formal ? e.g. no contractions, slang, jargon, colloquialisms, etc. 2) Do not use
repetitive language (a thesaurus is helpful with this) 3) Watch for typographical errors, tenses,
and point of view 4) Use past tense
Content: 1) Thesis Statement ? Begin your essay with a clear and identifiable argument 2)
Structure ? The essay should have an introduction and conclusion as well as a clear and logical
sequence of topics 3) Sources ? The only sources that should be used in this paper should come
from the textbook, and lecture ? (citations required from the text, not lecture) 4) Make sure to
use your own words (see syllabus regarding plagiarism)
Quoting/Citing: ? Use at least 2 quotations from the text to support your argument – ? Cite
parenthetically, e.g. ?I do not like them Sam-I-am. I do not like green eggs and ham.? (3)
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