I would argue that none of these maps represent the reality of the landscape, nor British control of the areas contained in those boundaries. The Colonies were tremendously concerned with the Indian Nations living on their borders and their livelihood in trade was extremely dependent upon them. None of these maps represent the reality of how the continent was actually inhabited by the colonists, particularly in the southeastern portion of the landmass, which was highly controlled by the native inhabitants like the Creek and Cherokee. Any representative from the Indian Department at the time would have laughed at you if you said that any of these were realistic.
I notice that each map is different.
I know that each map is the United states throughout different time periods.
I wonder how people would claim the territory meaning how did they do they gain the large or small
territories?
Changes were that they became more organized meaning that they became smaller and well more
organized.
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I would argue that none of these maps represent the reality of the landscape, nor British control of the areas contained in those boundaries. The Colonies were tremendously concerned with the Indian Nations living on their borders and their livelihood in trade was extremely dependent upon them. None of these maps represent the reality of how the continent was actually inhabited by the colonists, particularly in the southeastern portion of the landmass, which was highly controlled by the native inhabitants like the Creek and Cherokee. Any representative from the Indian Department at the time would have laughed at you if you said that any of these were realistic.
Thank you for your comment. Maps are inherently subjective and do not always reflect reality.
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I notice that each map is different.
I know that each map is the United states throughout different time periods.
I wonder how people would claim the territory meaning how did they do they gain the large or small
territories?
Changes were that they became more organized meaning that they became smaller and well more
organized.