Oregon Country: How The Pacific Northwest Almost Became Canadian

The video explores the historical development of the Pacific Northwest, focusing on the territorial disputes between the United States and Great Britain in the 1800s. It covers the joint control of Oregon Country, the impact of settler movements, and the eventual signing of the Oregon Treaty, which established the 49th parallel as the border. The video concludes with a look at the modern Pacific Northwest and its shared regional identity, known as Cascadia.

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