Question

thirteen colonies map
instructions:

• label the atlantic ocean and draw a compass rose
• label each colony
• color each region a different color and create a key

(there is a map of the thirteen colonies with some labeled parts like part of mass (maine) and a regions key for new england colonies, middle colonies, southern colonies)

Explanation:

1. The 13 colonies are grouped into their standard regional categories: New England (northernmost), Middle (mid-Atlantic), and Southern (southernmost).
2. The Atlantic Ocean is located to the east of all 13 colonies, as they were established along the U.S. East Coast.
3. A standard compass rose provides directional context for the map, placed in an unobstructed corner.
4. A distinct color is assigned to each regional group to meet the "color each region a different color" instruction, with a key linking color to region.

Answer:

1. Labeled Colonies (from north to south):

• New England Colonies: Maine (Part of Mass.), Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut
• Middle Colonies: New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware
• Southern Colonies: Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia

1. Labeled Feature: Atlantic Ocean (east of all colonies)
2. Compass Rose: Drawn in a corner (e.g., top right) with labels: North (N), East (E), South (S), West (W)
3. Color Key:

• New England Colonies: Blue
• Middle Colonies: Green
• Southern Colonies: Yellow