The Evolution of the Mason and Dixon Line
Author | : Morgan Poitiaux Robinson |
Publisher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 29 |
Release | : 2020-12-08 |
ISBN-10 | : EAN:4064066406226 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Evolution of the Mason and Dixon Line by : Morgan Poitiaux Robinson
Download or read book The Evolution of the Mason and Dixon Line written by Morgan Poitiaux Robinson and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2020-12-08 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mason and Dixon line was originally intended to show the borders of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and West Virginia (part of Virginia until 1863) It was first surveyed by Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon between 1763 and 1767. As time passed it was also seen as a line between those who allowed and who did not allow slavery.