Study the geography of North America, attitudes to the Great American Desert and the belief in Manifest Destiny.

Chronology anchor: Part one: Expansion: opportunities and challenges in AA America, 1840-1895: Expansion and consolidation (Paper 1 Section A: Period studies) provides the direct anchor for this learning objective. Students focus on Study the geography of North America, attitudes to the Great American Desert and the belief in Manifest Destiny. The explanation should use the subtopic wording, the relevant period, named events or individuals where appropriate, and precise historical evidence. It should then separate cause from consequence, change from continuity, and significance from importance while keeping sources, interpretations, evidence and opinion distinct.