Maps That Made America: Map of the British colonies

The video discusses a significant map drawn by John Mitchell in 1755, which played a crucial role in defining the boundaries of the United States. Initially used to support British territorial claims against the French, the map later influenced the Treaty of Paris in 1783, helping the Americans establish the Mississippi River as their western boundary. The map's historical importance is highlighted through its impact on the French and Indian War and the American Revolution.

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