What legacy did John Speed leave in cartography?
Standardizing map scales
Introducing topographic accuracy
Fostering national identity
Developing GPS technology
Answer
Fostering national identity was a key legacy of John Speed's cartography. His maps, such as the "Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine," depicted England and Wales as a unified and powerful nation, reinforcing a sense of national pride and unity among the English people.
Mapping the Past: The John Speed Challenge
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