Which of the following best describes the borders of the 13 original U.S. states?(1 point)
Responses
The original borders were drawn unfairly and gave some state excess power.
The borders were set while the states were British colonies.
The borders were established to give all states near equal populations.
The U.S. Congress determined the borders of the states.
The borders were set while the states were British colonies.
The correct answer is: The borders were set while the states were British colonies.
The correct answer is: "The borders were set while the states were British colonies."
To arrive at this answer, you can eliminate the other options through reasoning and knowledge of historical context.
Option 1: "The original borders were drawn unfairly and gave some state excess power." This statement does not accurately describe the borders of the 13 original U.S. states. The borders were not intentionally drawn to give any state excess power, but rather based on factors such as geography and colonial ownership.
Option 3: "The borders were established to give all states near equal populations." This statement is not accurate because the borders of the original 13 U.S. states were not determined with the goal of achieving near equal populations. The population sizes of the states varied greatly.
Option 4: "The U.S. Congress determined the borders of the states." This statement is not accurate because at the time when the 13 original U.S. states were established, there was no U.S. Congress. The borders were set during the time when the states were still British colonies.
Therefore, the most accurate answer is Option 2: "The borders were set while the states were British colonies." The borders of the 13 original U.S. states were established during the colonial period, before the United States gained independence.