Read an Old Map with Its Own Date - Practice 2

A historical map shows choices made by its creator for a purpose and date.

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A historical map shows choices made by its creator for a purpose and date. Boundaries, names and claimed control can differ from current ones. A map is evidence of representation, not automatic proof that everyone accepted every line. All map cards below are invented.

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A map marked proposed boundary shows a proposal. It is not proof that the line was adopted or accepted.

An invented map sketch labels a dashed line PROPOSED. Questions ask about maker, date, purpose and whether the line is a claim or agreed boundary. The sketch does not show a real territory.

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Longitudes 179 degrees east and 179 degrees west are only two degrees apart across the longitude wrap, not 358 by the shorter angular route.

Question 1 Invented map 6 is labeled tax district map. What does that label directly support? a record without a creator or purpose a taxation boundary representation proof all cultural boundaries matched it

Question 2 Invented map 7 is labeled tourist map. What does that label directly support? a visitor-oriented representation a complete record of every resident a record without a creator or purpose

Question 3 Invented map 8 is labeled railway proposal. What does that label directly support? proof rails were built a record without a creator or purpose a proposed railway route

Question 4 Invented map 9 is labeled harbor chart with date. What does that label directly support? a record without a creator or purpose a dated navigation representation a guarantee of today's depths

Question 5 Invented map 10 is labeled election district plan. What does that label directly support? a districting plan proof every boundary was uncontested a record without a creator or purpose

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