How Maps Reflect Change SOL WG 1 e

How Maps Reflect Change SOL WG. 1 e

Why do maps change over time? A. Our knowledge of the world has increased. B. Names change over time. C. Boundaries change.

Knowledge § Knowledge increased by: A. Exploration of the world B. Technology such as satellites C. GIS mapping software for computers GIS is “real-time” and layers maps to see patterns. (a “sandwich of maps”)

Place Names § Names of places change § Examples: A. Formosa -> Taiwan China claims it owns Taiwan. B. Palestine –> Israel Palestinians own West Bank and Gaza Strip but Israel controls them

Boundaries § A. B. C. D. Boundaries Change: Decolonization Wars Break-up of large country into small ones United Nations

Decolonization § Colonization is when a country takes over other countries or parts of the world. § ->1800 s European countries control Africa. § In the 1960 s African nations got independence and the map was redrawn § Q: If you had to redraw the boundaries of countries what might be some things you would consider when making a new map?

Wars § § § Wars cause boundaries to change: Example: A. World War One Poland Czechoslovakia were created B. World War Two Germany was divided

Self-Rule § Early 1990 s the Soviet Union broke apart peacefully into new countries. § The many “Stans” to reflect self-rule by ethnic groups § Ex: Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan

United Nations Creates Countries § In 1948, the UN created the country of Israel as a home for Jews. § The Muslim countries around Israel attacked the new country § Israel won

Perspective of Place Names A. Arabian Gulf or Persian Gulf? B. Sea of Japan or East Sea? C. Middle East or Southwest Asia? We call it Middle East

Disputed Areas § A. B. C. D. Boundaries are in dispute: Korea Political Conflict Western Sahara Independence Conflict Former Yugoslavia->Ethnic Conflict Kashmir->Land conflict

2014 Current Events § In Feb 2014, Russia invades eastern Ukraine and takes the Crimean Peninsula § Russia wants all the ethnic Russians to belong to the same country (Russia) § August 2014, ISIL/ISIS Islamic fundamentalists take part of Iraq and Syria § Want to create a new Islamic Empire