Oregon Provisional Government History

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 Clackamas County and others. The British, particularly the Hudson's Bay Company, were unhappy with this development, leading to tensions and conflicts, such as those involving McLaughlin and American settlers.

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

• France and Spain

• United States and Mexico

• United States and Britain

• Britain and Canada

What regions were included in the Oregon country during the 1840s?

• Only present-day Oregon

• Oregon and California

• Oregon, Idaho, and Nevada

• Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, Washington, and British Columbia

What was the significance of the Oregon Treaty of 1846?

• It ended the American Civil War

• It established the 49th parallel as the border between the US and Canada

• It granted independence to Oregon

• It was a trade agreement between the US and Britain

Why was 1843 a critical year for Clackamas County?

• It was the year gold was discovered

• It marked the creation of the Oregon Provisional Government

• It was the year the British took control

• It was the year the Oregon Treaty was signed

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

• To decide on a new governor

• To create their own government

• To join the British Empire

• To declare war on Britain

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 extent of Clackamas County when it was first created?

• From Oregon City to the Mississippi River

• From Oregon City to the Pacific Ocean

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

• From Oregon City to California

How did the British, particularly the Hudson's Bay Company, react to the creation of an American government?

• They immediately declared war

• They were unhappy about it

• They were indifferent

• They supported it

What kind of conflicts arose between McLaughlin and American settlers?

• Cultural misunderstandings

• Trade disputes

• Land claim disputes

• Religious conflicts

When did the conflicts over land claims between McLaughlin and American settlers occur?

• In the 1860s

• In the 1850s

• In the early 1840s

• In the late 1840s