World History, Grades 9-12

Political Maps

Political maps show countries

and the political divisions

within them—states or

provinces, for example. They

also show the location of

major cities. In addition,

political maps often show

some physical features, such as

mountain ranges, oceans, seas,

lakes, and rivers.

Read the title of the map

to identify the subject and

purpose of the map.

Review the labels on the

map. They also will reveal

information about the

map’s subject and purpose.

Study the legend to find

the meaning of the

symbols used on the map.

Use the scale to estimate

distances between places

shown on the map.

Use the compass rose to

determine the direction on

the map.

Read the questions and

then carefully study the

map to determine the

answers.

Canada in 1871

1. All of the following provinces were part of Canada
   in 1867 except

A.New Brunswick.

B.Manitoba.

C.Ontario.

D.Quebec.

2. About how long is the United States-Canada
   border from western Lake Superior to the
   Pacific Ocean?

A.900 miles

B.1,200 miles

C.1,500 miles

D.1,800 miles

answers:1 (B); 2 (C)

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L. Ontario

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(U.S.)

GREENLAND

(Denmark)

QUEBEC 1867

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1867

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1870

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NOVA SCOTIA 1867

PRINCE

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1873

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Name of Province
Date joined Dominion of Canada
QUEBEC
1867
The labels identify
Canada’s provinces and
territories in 1871.
The dates indicate the
year each province or
territory became part
of Canada.
Maps typically show
distances in both miles
and kilometers.
Use the scale to answer
questions like this.
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