The Abolitionists: 1832-1844 - Webster-ashburton Treaty 1842

In the early 1840s, the US faced foreign policy challenges with Britain, primarily over territorial boundaries. The Webster Ashburton Treaty of 1842 resolved some disputes, establishing the US-Canada border. The concept of Manifest Destiny fueled US expansionist ambitions, aiming to extend territory to the Pacific. The Oregon Territory dispute was settled with the Oregon Treaty in 1846, defining the US-Canada border at the 49th parallel. These treaties highlighted America's preference for diplomacy over conflict.

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