History of Clackamas County

In the 1840s, the Oregon region was jointly occupied by Americans and British, leading to the Oregon Treaty of 1846, which divided the land at the 49th parallel. In 1843, settlers in the Willamette Valley formed the Oregon Provisional Government, creating four districts, including Clackamas County. The British, represented by the Hudson's Bay Company, were unhappy with this development, leading to conflicts over land claims.

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

• Mexico and Canada

• Russia and Japan

• United States and Britain

• France and Spain

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

• It was the eastern border of the Oregon country.

• It marked the southern border of Oregon.

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

• It was the boundary between Oregon and California.

What prompted the residents of the Willamette Valley to create the Oregon Provisional Government in 1843?

• The need to protect their land claims

• A desire to join Canada

• A gold rush in the area

• Pressure from the British government

Which year was critical in the history of Clackamas County due to the creation of a government?

• 1840

• 1843

• 1846

• 1850

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

• The start of the Oregon Trail

• The annexation of Oregon by Canada

• The establishment of the Oregon Provisional Government

• The creation of a new state

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

• Yam Hill

• Shampooie

• Clackamas

• Seattle

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

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

• From Boise to Salt Lake City

• From Seattle to Vancouver

• From Portland to San Francisco

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

• They were indifferent

• They were unhappy about it

• They immediately recognized it

• They supported it

Who were involved in the conflicts over land claims mentioned in the transcript?

• Smith, Johnson, and Brown

• Jefferson, Adams, and Franklin

• Lewis, Clark, and Sacagawea

• McLaughlin, Waller, and Lee

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

• Religious conflicts

• Disagreements over land ownership

• Disputes over trade routes

• Cultural differences