The adventures of the old west. [videorecording (DVD)]

Manifest Destiny, the white man's self proclaimed God -given right to expand toward the Pacific, brought on decades of great battles with dozens of Native American tribes. Some fought desperately to save their homeland, while others believed in fighting with words, not weapons.Great Chiefs at the crossrods takes a fascinating look at the lives of these peacemakers through rare photographs, journals, news reports and authentic accounts. You'll get to meet the Great Chiefs: Quannah, leader of the Comanche; Standing Bear of the Poncas; Washakie of the Shoshone; Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull of the Sioux and many others.