Fundamentalists took Americans hostage in Iran.
If one of your possible choices is Desert go with that. Semi Arid is also acceptable.
The law that did the most to open Western territory to American settlers is the Land Ordinance of 1785. This ordinance was adopted by the United States of America on 20th of May in the year 1785. I hope that this is the answer that you were looking for and it has come to your help.
