Oregon Country History and Conflicts

In the 1840s, the US and Britain jointly occupied Oregon, leading to the 1846 Oregon Treaty, which divided the region at the 49th parallel. In 1843, settlers in the Willamette Valley formed the Oregon Provisional Government, creating four districts, including Clackamas County. The British, particularly 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?

• France and Spain

• United States and Mexico

• United States and Britain

• Spain and Britain

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

• Only present-day Washington and Oregon

• Present-day Oregon and California

• Only present-day Oregon

• Present-day Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, Washington, and British Columbia

What was the significance of the Oregon Treaty of 1846?

• It was a trade agreement between the US and Britain

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

• It granted independence to Oregon

• It ended the American Civil War

Why did the residents of the Willamette Valley decide to create a government in 1843?

• To start a new religion

• To join the British Empire

• To establish a monarchy

• To protect their land claims

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 original extent of Clackamas County when it was first created?

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

• From Oregon City to California

• Only present-day Clackamas County

• From the Pacific Ocean to the Mississippi River

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

• Land claims and ownership

• Trade disputes

• Cultural misunderstandings

• Religious differences

Which American settlers were involved in conflicts with McLaughlin?

• Lewis and Clark

• Waller and Lee

• Boone and Crockett

• Smith and Jones

What was the main reason for the conflicts over land claims in the Oregon country?

• Trade disagreements

• Desire for control and ownership

• Cultural misunderstandings

• Religious differences