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Prior to American possession it was jointly claimed by Britain, Russia, Spain and the United States. By 1844, when Polk ran for President, Britain was the main contender . Of course, there were Indians living there as well. Nobody really owns land. You may be able to get a deed for a piece of land, but your deed is good only so long as the government that issued it holds power.
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Was the Oregon territory controlled by both great Britain and the US?
It was owned by the Indians, but controlled by the Spaniards.
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 first territory owned by the us?
Northwest 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
What teritory became part of the US in the 1840s before the civil war?
The Oregon Territory became part of the United States in the 1840's just before the Civil War. The discovery of the Oregon Trail led to many wagon trains and settlers going to Oregon Territory.
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
Was the last territory acquired by the US the Oregon territory?
No, the last territory acquired by the United States was not the Oregon Territory. The Oregon Territory was acquired in 1846 through a treaty with Great Britain. The final addition to U.S. territory was the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867.
When did the Oregon Territory become part of the US?
1846
The US agreed to divide the Oregon territory with who?
Britain
