Colonial Map Evidence Analysis
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Colonial Map Evidence Analysis
Source Information and First Read
Study the colonial-era map of North America. Record what the source says about its origin and purpose before interpreting its message.
Source information
Title: ________________________________________________
Date: ____________________
Creator or publisher: ____________________________________
Intended audience: _______________________________________
Purpose: ________________________________________________
Evidence Analysis
For each feature, separate direct observation from inference. Then explain whose viewpoint the feature may represent.
Map feature
Direct observation
Inference
Viewpoint
Sourcing Note and Exit Response
Write a 5–7 sentence sourcing note. Use all four parts and at least three precise map details.
Four-part sourcing-note frame
1. Origin: This map was created or published by __________________________ in __________.
2. Audience and purpose: It was made for __________________________ in order to __________________________.
3. Reveal: Its use of names, boundaries, or symbols reveals __________________________ because __________________________.
4. Erasure and limitation: However, its __________________________ erases or minimizes __________________________. Therefore, the map is useful for understanding __________________________ but limited because __________________________.
The map’s central idea is ________________________________________________
The strongest evidence is ________________________________________________
One important erasure or limitation is _________________________________
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