America Moves West
History | Registration opens Monday, September 28, 2026 12:00 AM
Following the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Americans increasingly looked westward in search of land, opportunity, and adventure. This course explores the pioneers, mountain men, and settlers who pushed across the continent, following famous routes such as the Oregon and California Trails. We will examine Manifest Destiny, the Gold Rush, conflicts with Native American nations, and the hardships of frontier life while discovering how westward migration transformed the United States during the 19th century.
Dewayne McGhee
Dewayne McGhee is a 1995 graduate of Cumberland County High School, where he fell in love with American History as a student in JC Davis's American History class. He graduated from Tennessee Technological University (TTU) in 2000 with a B.S. in Business Management. He returned to TTU and graduated in 2005 with his M.A. in Secondary Education. Dewayne taught history in Cumberland County Schools for 20 years. He accepted the position of Campus Director at Roane State Community College in Cumberland County in August of 2023.