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What was the Oregon Country?
A vast region of North America claimed by multiple countries, primarily the U.S. and Britain, in the early 19th century.
Which countries claimed the Oregon Country in the 19th century?
The United States, Great Britain, Spain, and Russia.
True or False: The Oregon Trail was a route used by settlers moving westward to Oregon Country.
True.
What was the main purpose of the Oregon Treaty of 1846?
To settle the boundary dispute between the United States and Great Britain over the Oregon Country.
Fill in the blank: The Oregon Country was primarily located between the ______ and the Rocky Mountains.
Pacific Ocean.
What year was the Oregon Treaty signed?
1846.
Multiple Choice: Which river is often associated with the boundary of the Oregon Country?
Columbia River.
What was the slogan used by expansionists advocating for the U.S. claim to Oregon Country?
‘Fifty-four Forty or Fight!’
Who were the primary settlers of the Oregon Country during the 1840s?
American pioneers and farmers.
True or False: The Oregon Country was settled peacefully without any conflicts.
False.
What was the main economic activity in the Oregon Country during the early 19th century?
Farming and fur trading.
What did the Lewis and Clark Expedition contribute to the understanding of Oregon Country?
It provided valuable maps and information about the geography, flora, and fauna of the region.
Fill in the blank: The Oregon Country was officially part of the United States after the ______.
Oregon Treaty.
Multiple Choice: Which city became the first major settlement in Oregon Country?
Portland.
What was the significance of the Oregon Donation Land Act of 1850?
It encouraged settlement by granting land to settlers.
True or False: The Oregon Country was primarily inhabited by Native American tribes before European settlers arrived.
True.
What was one of the main motivations for settlers moving to the Oregon Country?
The promise of fertile land for farming.
What role did the fur trade play in the exploration of Oregon Country?
It spurred early exploration and settlement by traders and trappers.
Fill in the blank: The Oregon Country was known for its ______ climate and rich natural resources.
mild.
What was the impact of the California Gold Rush on migration to Oregon Country?
It increased migration as people traveled through or to Oregon on their way to California.
Multiple Choice: Which Native American tribe was primarily located in the Oregon Country?
The Chinook.
What was the outcome of the 1846 Oregon Treaty?
The U.S. gained control of the Oregon Territory south of the 49th parallel.
True or False: The Oregon Country was primarily uninhabited before the arrival of European settlers.
False.
What was the significance of the term ‘Manifest Destiny’ in relation to Oregon Country?
It was the belief that the U.S. was destined to expand across the North American continent, including Oregon.
