Oregon Country History and Government

In the 1840s, the Oregon region was jointly occupied by Americans and the British, leading to conflicts over control. The Oregon Treaty of 1846 resolved this by dividing the land at the 49th parallel. In 1843, settlers in the Willamette Valley formed the Oregon Provisional Government, creating four districts, including Clackamas County. This move was not well-received by the British, leading to local conflicts, such as disputes involving McLaughlin and others over land claims.

Which countries were involved in the joint occupation of the Oregon country in the 1840s?

• France and Spain

• United States and Britain

• Mexico and Canada

• Russia and Japan

Which region was NOT part of the original Oregon country?

• Nevada

• British Columbia

• Idaho

• Western Montana

What was the significance of the 49th parallel in the Oregon Treaty of 1846?

• It marked the southern border of Oregon.

• It was the eastern border of the Oregon country.

• It was the line where the Oregon country was divided between the US and Canada.

• It was the boundary between Oregon and California.

Why did the residents of the Willamette Valley decide to create the Oregon Provisional Government in 1843?

• To protect their land claims

• To build a new capital city

• To form a military alliance

• To establish trade routes

What was the outcome of the vote held at Shampooie in 1843?

• The annexation of British Columbia

• The creation of a new state

• The establishment of the Oregon Provisional Government

• The formation of a military alliance

Which of the following was NOT one of the first four districts created by the Oregon Provisional Government?

• Clackamas

• Shampooie

• Yam Hill

• Seattle

What was the initial extent of Clackamas County when it was first created?

• From Idaho to Nevada

• From Seattle to San Francisco

• From Oregon City to the Rocky Mountains and north into British Columbia

• From Portland to the Pacific Ocean

How did the British, particularly the Hudson's Bay Company, react to the establishment of the Oregon Provisional Government?

• They were indifferent

• They joined the government

• They supported it

• They were unhappy

Which individuals were involved in conflicts over land claims in the Oregon country?

• Lewis, Clark, and Sacagawea

• Smith, Johnson, and Brown

• McLaughlin, Waller, and Lee

• Jefferson, Adams, and Franklin

What was the main reason for the conflicts between McLaughlin and the Americans?

• Cultural differences

• Trade disagreements

• Religious disputes

• Land claims