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Lewis & Clark Expedition Contiguity (it bordered the US)
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The U.S. bought the Oregon Territory because of "Manifest Destiny", or westward expansion, and trade.

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Because it is the most beautiful land in the world.

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because it was part of U.S

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What is the effect the Oregon territory had the us?

The Oregon territory was gained by the UNITED STATES of AMERICA from Britain. The Oregon territory was fairly large, which enabled the US to gain more resources and have more land for settlement. THESE FACTORS ARE THE EFFECTS OF THE ACQUISITION OF THE OREGON TERRITORY


What was the territory occupied jointly by Britain and the US under the Treaty of 1818?

Oregon Countrythe Oregon Countrythe Oregon Country


Who did the US get the Oregon Territory from?

Britain


The last territory acquired by the US is?

Oregon


What territory that divided the US with Britain?

Oregon


What country did the US argue with over the Oregon territory?

Russia, Spain and Great Britain also had claims on the oregon territory


When did the Oregon Territory become part of the US?

1846


What was the us slogan to gain Oregon territory?

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The US agreed to divide the Oregon territory with who?

Britain


Why was Oregon territory such an important acquistion by the US in 1846?

increased westward expansion, more land for farming, more trade routes


In 1818 the us and great britain agreed to share ownership of what territory?

Oregon territory.


Why and how did Oregon acquire their territory?

In 1846 Britain agreed for the US to take control of the territory