Which of the following best describes the borders of the 13 original U.S. states? (1 point)

Question

The borders were established to give all states near equal populations.
The U.S. Congress determined the borders of the states
The original borders were drawn unfairly and gave some state excess power.
The borders were set while the states were
British colonies.

Answer 1

The option that best describes the borders of the 13 original U.S. states is:

The borders were set while the states were British colonies.

The original borders were largely influenced by colonial charters and local agreements before the American Revolution, and they were not primarily focused on population equality or Congressional determination.