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Let’s go step by step to match each numbered state on the map with its correct name from the list.

First, we know from the instructions that #1 is Texas — and it’s already filled in for us. That helps us get started.

Now let’s look at the other numbers one by one and use geography (where states are located) to figure out which state each number points to.

We’ll start with the Confederate States section (numbers 1–11), then do the Border States (12–16).

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Confederate States:

1. Texas → Already given. ✔️

2. This is just north of Texas, along the Mississippi River. Looking at the map, this is Arkansas.

3. South of Arkansas, on the Gulf Coast — that’s Louisiana.

4. East of Louisiana, also on the Gulf — that’s Mississippi.

5. East of Mississippi — that’s Alabama.

6. North of Alabama — that’s Tennessee.

7. In the Appalachian region, west of Virginia — that’s West Virginia? Wait — no! West Virginia was created during the Civil War and stayed with the Union. But looking at the map, #7 is actually Virginia before it split. However, note: the map labels #7 as part of the original Virginia area, but since West Virginia is listed separately and labeled #14, #7 must be Virginia.

Wait — let’s double-check. The “States to label” list includes both Virginia and West Virginia. On the map, #7 is the larger eastern part — that’s Virginia. #14 is the smaller western part — that’s West Virginia.

So:

7. Virginia

8. South of Virginia, on the coast — that’s North Carolina.

9. South of North Carolina — that’s South Carolina.

10. West of South Carolina — that’s Georgia.

11. Southernmost peninsula — that’s Florida.

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Border States:

These were slave states that didn’t secede — they stayed in the Union.

12. North of Tennessee, bordering the Ohio River — that’s Kentucky.

13. North of Kentucky — that’s Missouri.

14. Western part of old Virginia — that’s West Virginia.

15. Small state north of Maryland, near Delaware — wait, #15 is pointing to a tiny state above Maryland? Actually, looking closely: #15 is pointing to Delaware, and #16 is pointing to Maryland.

But let’s check the arrows:

- Arrow 15 → points to Delaware (small state between Maryland and New Jersey)
- Arrow 16 → points to Maryland (larger state surrounding Washington D.C.)

Also, the “States to label” list has both Delaware and Maryland.

So:

15. Delaware

16. Maryland

Wait — but in the “Border States” section, we have numbers 12–16. Let’s assign them correctly:

12. Kentucky
13. Missouri
14. West Virginia
15. Delaware
16. Maryland

Yes — that matches the map and the list.

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Let’s now write down all answers clearly:

Confederate States:

1. Texas
2. Arkansas
3. Louisiana
4. Mississippi
5. Alabama
6. Tennessee
7. Virginia
8. North Carolina
9. South Carolina
10. Georgia
11. Florida

Border States:

12. Kentucky
13. Missouri
14. West Virginia
15. Delaware
16. Maryland

All these match the locations on the map and the provided list of states to label.

Final Answer:
1. Texas
2. Arkansas
3. Louisiana
4. Mississippi
5. Alabama
6. Tennessee
7. Virginia
8. North Carolina
9. South Carolina
10. Georgia
11. Florida
12. Kentucky
13. Missouri
14. West Virginia
15. Delaware
16. Maryland