Oregon Territory Historical Concepts

The video lecture discusses the concept of Manifest Destiny and the expansion of the United States towards the Pacific Ocean, focusing on the contested Oregon Country. It covers historical context, including the Louisiana Purchase and Texas Independence, and details the territorial claims on Oregon by Russia, Great Britain, Mexico, and the US. The lecture highlights President James K. Polk's campaign slogan '54-40 or fight' and the subsequent negotiations with Great Britain, leading to the establishment of the 49th parallel as the boundary. The video concludes with the acquisition of Oregon and the beginning of the Oregon Trail.

What is the main focus of the video lecture?

• The Civil War

• Manifest Destiny and Oregon Country

• The Industrial Revolution

• The American Revolution

Which purchase doubled the size of the United States?

• Florida Purchase

• Gadsden Purchase

• Alaska Purchase

• Louisiana Purchase

What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?

• It ended the War of 1812

• It provided a port city for farmers

• It was the first American colony

• It established the 49th parallel

Which countries laid claim to the Oregon Country?

• Portugal, Brazil, and Argentina

• Italy, Germany, and Japan

• Russia, Great Britain, Mexico, and the United States

• Spain, France, and the Netherlands

Why was the Oregon Country considered unique?

• It was the last territory acquired by the US

• It was claimed by multiple countries

• It was the site of the first gold rush

• It was the first state to join the Union

What was James K. Polk's campaign slogan regarding the Oregon Territory?

• The Great Compromise

• 54-40 or Fight

• Remember the Alamo

• Give me liberty or give me death

What was the final agreed boundary between the United States and Canada in the Oregon Territory?

• 50th parallel

• 54th parallel

• 49th parallel

• 45th parallel

What was the outcome of the negotiation between the US and Great Britain over the Oregon Territory?

• The territory was divided equally

• The US gained all of Canada

• The boundary was set at the 49th parallel

• A war was declared

Which states are part of the Oregon Country acquired by the United States?

• Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado

• Idaho, Oregon, and Washington

• California, Nevada, and Utah

• Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas

What was the impact of the Oregon Trail?

• It led to the discovery of gold

• It facilitated the settlement of the Oregon Country

• It was a major trade route with Mexico

• It was the path to the Civil War