Question

unit 3, key concept 3.2.2
objective: to understand how american political leaders created new constitutions and declarations of rights that re - defined the role of the state and federal governments while protecting individual liberties and limiting both centralized power and excessive popular influence.
task: its image analysis
directions: start by labeling the original 13 british colonies, now the first 13 states of the united states. then, answer the questions below.
united states of america, 1783

• write 3 observations you notice about the united states at this time.
• what does this map reveal about some of the possible issues and/or challenges for the newly independent united states?
• write some notes from the handout about the land ordinances.
• what are some issues that will still need to be resolved?

Explanation:

1. Observation 1: The original 13 states are clearly marked as the newly - independent areas from Great Britain.
2. Observation 2: There is a large unorganized territory to the west of the 13 states, indicating potential for future expansion.
3. Observation 3: The map shows the proximity of British - controlled areas near the northern border, which could pose a security concern.

The map reveals potential issues such as border security with the British - controlled areas, the need to organize and govern the large unorganized territory, and potential land disputes between the states over westward expansion.

Some issues that still need to be resolved include the establishment of clear land ordinances for the unorganized territory, resolving border disputes with neighboring powers (like Britain), and determining how to integrate new settlers into the political and social fabric of the new nation.

Answer:

• Observations:
• The original 13 states are newly independent from Britain.
• There is a large unorganized western territory.
• Proximity of British - controlled areas near the northern border.
• Map revelations: Border security concerns, need to organize the unorganized territory, potential land disputes.
• Unresolved issues: Establishing land ordinances, resolving border disputes, integrating new settlers.