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The Demarcation Line was an imaginary line passing through the continent of South America. It was drawn by Pope Alexander VI to divide the new lands conquered by Portugal from those of Spain.
A compromise in 1820 that drew an imaginary line. Above that line slavery was banned but below it slavery was legal and lasted until 1850.
south america
Spain and Portugal
Proclamation of 1763