+The American West refers to the westernmost states of the United States, a vast region historically defined by its role as a [frontier](/wiki/frontier) of expansion and [settlement](/wiki/settlement). This landscape of diverse geography, from towering mountains to sweeping deserts, shaped a distinctive culture of rugged individualism and opportunity.
+## See also
+- [Pioneers](/wiki/pioneers)
+- [Manifest Destiny](/wiki/manifest_destiny)
+- [Gold Rush](/wiki/gold_rush)
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