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.

What was a major consequence of the Louisiana Purchase for the United States?

• It led to increased tensions with British traders.

• It resolved all territorial disputes with Great Britain.

• It resulted in the annexation of Canada.

• It ended the joint control of the Pacific Northwest.

What was the significance of the 1818 Anglo-American Convention?

• It established the 54th parallel as the border.

• It ended the War of 1812.

• It created a joint control system for Oregon Country.

• It resulted in the annexation of Texas.

Which European powers had colonial claims in the Oregon Country before the US and Britain?

• Netherlands, Belgium, and Sweden

• Germany, Italy, and Portugal

• Denmark, Norway, and Finland

• Spain, Russia, and France

What was the impact of the slogan '54-40 or fight'?

• It encouraged American settlers to move to Texas.

• It led to a war with Canada.

• It rallied support for the annexation of Oregon Country.

• It resulted in the British gaining control of the region.

What was the outcome of the Oregon Treaty of 1846?

• Vancouver Island became part of the US.

• The British retained control of the Willamette Valley.

• The border was set at the 49th parallel.

• The US gained control of all of Canada.

Which modern-day identity reflects the shared history of the Pacific Northwest?

• New Columbia

• Cascadia

• Pacifica

• Northwest Union

Which city is NOT part of the major cities in the Pacific Northwest?

• San Francisco

• Portland

• Vancouver

• Seattle