Our Environment Unit Test
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Question
What does comparing a map of the U.S. today with a map from 1861 tell you about Alabama?(1 point)
Responses
Alabama changed its borders after the Civil War.
Alabama changed its borders after the Civil War.
Alabama became a northern state after the Civil War.
Alabama became a northern state after the Civil War.
Alabama stayed in the Confederacy after the Civil War.
Alabama stayed in the Confederacy after the Civil War.
Alabama rejoined the U.S. after the Civil War.
The response "Alabama changed its borders after the Civil War" is correct. Comparing a map of the U.S. today with a map from 1861 would show that Alabama's borders have changed since that time.
Comparing a map of the U.S. today with a map from 1861 tells us that Alabama changed its borders after the Civil War. It also tells us that Alabama stayed in the Confederacy after the Civil War but eventually rejoined the U.S. after the Civil War. However, it does not tell us that Alabama became a northern state after the Civil War.
To answer this question, you need to compare a map of the U.S. today with a map from 1861. By visually comparing the two maps, you can determine what changes occurred in Alabama after the Civil War.
To complete this task, you can follow these steps:
1. Obtain a map of the U.S. today. You can search for an up-to-date map online or use an atlas or geography book that includes a current map of the United States.
2. Obtain a map from 1861. You may need to search for historical maps online or refer to historical resources that include maps from that time period. These resources may include books, websites, or archives that provide access to historical maps.
3. Compare the borders of Alabama on the current map of the U.S. with the borders on the 1861 map. Look for any changes, such as shifts in territory or adjustments to the state's shape or size.
4. Analyze the changes you observe. Based on your comparison, consider what these changes might indicate about Alabama after the Civil War.
Based on the options provided in the question, it is clear that Alabama did experience changes after the Civil War. To determine the specific change, you need to compare the two maps as described above.