The Mason-Dixon Line was established because of a great dispute. It wasn’t the Civil War, however: it was a feud between colonial Pennsylvania and Maryland. Author’s note. Source notes. Bibliography. Index. Black-and-white reproductions of historic documents, artwork, and artifacts; diagrams and maps; and photographs.
Title alpha Boundaries: How the Mason-Dixon Line Settled a Family Feud and Divided a Nation
Level History High
Pages Count 208
Genre Nonfiction
Topics The Mason-Dixon Line. Jeremiah Dixon (1733-1779). Charles Mason (1728-1786). Boundary disputes. Delaware. Maryland. Pennsylvania. American history. Religion and religious freedom. George Calvert, the First Lord Baltimore (1579-1632), and his ancestors. William Penn, Sr. (1644-1718) and his ancestors. King Charles I of England (1600-1649). King Charles II of England (1630-1685). Native Americans. Indian Territory. Astronomy. Surveying. The Royal Society (London-based science society). Slavery.
SRC Level 11.800000
SRC Points 12.000000
Lexile 1190L
Trim Size 7 1/2" x 10"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2014-03-10
JLG Release Date Jun 2014
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
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