Oregon Country: How The Pacific Northwest Almost Became Canadian

The video explores the historical development of the Pacific Northwest, focusing on the territorial disputes between the United States and Great Britain in the 1800s. It covers the joint control of Oregon Country, the impact of settler movements, and the eventual signing of the Oregon Treaty, which established the 49th parallel as the border. The video concludes with a look at the modern Pacific Northwest and its shared regional identity, known as Cascadia.

What were the two countries that jointly governed the Oregon Country in the early 1800s?

What was the main reason for the conflict between the United States and Great Britain over the Oregon Country?

How did the Anglo American Convention of 1818 affect territorial claims in the Oregon Country?

What role did the Hudson Bay Company play in the governance of the Oregon Country during the 1820s?

What was the significance of the slogan '54-40 or Fight' in the context of the Oregon Country?

Describe the impact of the Oregon Treaty of 1846 on the territorial boundaries between the United States and Great Britain.

How has the historical governance of Oregon Country influenced the modern identity of the Pacific Northwest?