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Lesson Objectives To identify the key geographical areas of ‘The American West’ To identify the main features of the geography climate and vegetation of North America and understand the barriers to expansion (4 natural boundaries) To explain the concept of the idea of the ‘Great American Desert’.

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What 3 key problems can you think of for the journey West?