United States/How was each states borders determined and by whom?

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Usually Congress decided how much was the "territory. " And later, the territory became the state. Thus, initially, the borders were recogizable features such as rivers, giving the jagged outline to states such as Virginia and Kentucky.

Initially, the first 13 colonies were given actual slices, and I've seen maps that designated those slices with a Western border of the Pacific Ocean (they thought it was nearer to the Appalachians then. ) Obviously, those were whacked off at varying points. And later, when encountering no discernable geography (the Dakotas, the Great Southwest Desert, etc.), Congress went with latitude (which is why a place like "Four Corners" exists.

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1 There may be a story behind each border - if not more than one. This is worth several history classes. Have fun.

There may be a story behind each border - if not more than one. This is worth several history classes. Have fun.

BJ28 replied to post #1: 2 Thanks... I think your correct about several history classes on this question.

Thanks... I think your correct about several history classes on this question.

BJ28 replied to post #1: 3 Sure takes a lot of time but found lots of info on Wikipedia under " Territorial evolution of the United States" .

Sure takes a lot of time but found lots of info on Wikipedia under " Territorial evolution of the United States.

4 There is a book about the subject. You could probably find it at the library if you don't want to but it:amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_0_14?url=search-a... .

There is a book about the subject. You could probably find it at the library if you don't want to but it:amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_0_14?url=search-a....

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I am looking for a DVD set to learn about the United States history. What would you recommend me?

I need to buy A story of the United States (Test bank) - Pearson!

I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.