Oregon Territory Historical Claims and Agreements

The video explores the historical territorial claims over Oregon, Washington, and Idaho by the British, Russians, and Spanish, and how these lands became part of the USA. It discusses the 1818 Agreement, joint rule, and the eventual ceding of the territory by Britain to the US. The video also covers the conflicts, negotiations, and political maneuvers that led to the resolution of these territorial disputes.

Which countries originally claimed the territories of Oregon, Washington, and Idaho before they became part of the USA?

• Netherlands, Belgium, and Denmark

• France, Spain, and Portugal

• Britain, Russia, and Spain

• Germany, Italy, and Japan

What was the main outcome of the 1818 Agreement between the USA and Britain?

• The USA and Britain went to war over the territory

• Britain gained control over the entire Oregon Territory

• The USA ceded Florida to Britain

• Both countries agreed to joint rule over the Oregon Country

How did the USA attempt to gain an advantage in the Oregon Territory during the early 1840s?

• By building military forts

• By sending a large number of settlers

• By forming alliances with Native American tribes

• By purchasing the land from Britain

What was James K. Polk's stance on the Oregon Territory during his presidential campaign?

• He had no interest in the territory

• He aimed to take full control of the territory

• He wanted to share the territory with Britain

• He planned to sell the territory to Russia

Why did Britain ultimately decide to cede the Oregon Territory to the USA?

• Britain received a large sum of money from the USA

• Britain wanted to focus on its colonies in Africa

• The territory was of little economic value to Britain

• The USA threatened to invade Canada