Scotland’s Vote to Separate Looks a Lot Like Maine’s Split from Massachusetts

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Indeed, Maine’s split from Massachusetts and Scotland’s potential split from the UK are remarkably similar; both involve a smaller population intent on becoming independent, and both include a government intent on respecting the people’s vote.

The UK has said it will respect the decision of the Scottish populace, but public figures like former Prime Minister Gordon Brown have opposed the separation and urged a ‘No’ vote.

Massachusetts took a similar position with respect to Maine in 1819 by disapproving of Maine independence but willing to accept the voters’ decision, according to the 1928 book “Maine, Resources, Attractions, and Its People: A History” by Harrie B. Coe

http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2014/09/18/scotland-vote-separate-looks-lot-like-maine-split-from-massachusetts/2XSnUpdGoHZPo88M6j1dqM/story.html?p1=Must_Reads

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1. Of course, while Maine became independent of Massachusetts,

it decided to remain in the United States and was quickly admitted as the 23rd state in 1820.