The map you provided depicts the territorial divisions of North America during the early 19th century, particularly in relation to the Missouri Compromise of 1820. This legislation aimed to maintain the balance between free and slave states as the United States expanded westward. The map shows various regions including those categorized as territories and states, highlighting the contentious nature of slavery's expansion into new areas. Notably, the Oregon Country claimed by both the U.S. and Britain illustrates the complex dynamics of expansionism and national interests during this period.
CANADA ANADA (BRITAIN)
OREGON COUNTRY (CLAIMED BY US AND NITAIN)
MICHIGAN TERRITORY
LINORGANIZED TERRITORY
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NY
NH MA
DE MD
OH
IL IN
VA
MO
ATLANTIC OCEAN
MEXICO
TN
PACIFIC OCEAN
ARKANSAS TERRITORY
MS
AL
GA
LA
FLORIDA TERRITORY
Gulf of Mexice
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Based on what you've learned in the module, what law is this a map of? Be specific and explain in a 3-4 sentence response.
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