Question

according to the map, which area of the country largely failed to support the era?
northeast
southeast
northwest
midwest

Explanation:

Analyze the map legend and colors

The map legend indicates:

• Blue: "Not ratified" (failed to support the ERA)
• Orange: "Ratified"
• Green: "Ratified then rescinded"

Identify the geographic concentration of blue states

The blue states ("Not ratified") are heavily concentrated in the southeastern portion of the United States (including Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia), as well as a cluster in the West (Utah, Nevada, Arizona).

Match the concentration to the given options

Comparing the options (Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, Midwest), the Southeast has the most continuous and dense block of blue ("Not ratified") states, showing it largely failed to support the ERA.

Answer:

• Northeast
• Southeast (Correct answer)
• Northwest
• Midwest