America s Greatest Border Dispute: The Story of the Mason-Dixon Line

The Mason Dixon line is the product of a famous border dispute. although it does not extend west of the Ohio River, The Mason Dixon Line is a disagreement between Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Virginia, which resulted in the political and social divide between the North and the South. Created in 1767, this dispute occurred from conflicting claims to the territory starting at the Delaware River westward. Video chapters: 00:00 History of The Mason Dixon Line 00:29 Why Maryland s name is Romantic 02:00 The Lord of Baltimore 02:25 Court dispute over state territory 03:47 Cresap s War 03:58 Who was John Wright? 06:08 Mason and Dixon 07:44 The Line between slavery and freedom 08:08 John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway 08:47 What remains of the Mason Dixon line today? 09:52 the Mason Dixon line in Popular Culture 10:34 Hike the Mason Dixon line Trail Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIZ8HrzDgc-pNQDUG6avBA/join IT’S HISTORY - Weekly tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash. » CONTACT For brands, agencies and sponsorships, please contact us at itshistory@thoughtleaders.io https://www.facebook.com/kultamerica » CREDIT Scriptwriter - Adrian Sajewicz Editor - Poitr Kubiak, Host - Ryan Socash » SOURCES https://www.facebook.com/groups/itshistory/ » NOTICE Some images may be used for illustrative purposes only - always reflecting the accurate time frame and content. Events of factual error / mispronounced word/spelling mistakes - retractions will be published in this section.