The Abolitionists: 1832-1844 - Webster-ashburton Treaty 1842

In the early 1840s, the US faced foreign policy challenges with Britain, primarily over territorial boundaries. The Webster Ashburton Treaty of 1842 resolved some disputes, establishing the US-Canada border. The concept of Manifest Destiny fueled US expansionist ambitions, aiming to extend territory to the Pacific. The Oregon Territory dispute was settled with the Oregon Treaty in 1846, defining the US-Canada border at the 49th parallel. These treaties highlighted America's preference for diplomacy over conflict.

What was the primary focus of the Webster Ashburton Treaty?

• To resolve trade disputes with Mexico

• To annex Texas into the United States

• To settle border disputes between the U.S. and Canada

• To establish a military alliance with Canada

What belief drove the expansionist mindset in the 1840s?

• Isolationism

• Manifest Destiny

• Monroe Doctrine

• Industrial Revolution

Which treaty resolved the boundary disputes in the Oregon Territory?

• Oregon Treaty

• Jay Treaty

• Webster Ashburton Treaty

• Treaty of Paris

What was the significance of the 49th parallel in the Oregon Treaty?

• It marked the southern boundary of the U.S.

• It was the dividing line between the U.S. and Canada

• It was the eastern boundary of the Oregon Territory

• It separated the U.S. from Mexico

Which U.S. President was known for his expansionist policies, including the annexation of Texas and Oregon?

• Andrew Jackson

• John Quincy Adams

• James K. Polk

• Thomas Jefferson

What slogan was associated with the expansionist movement during Polk's presidency?

• Remember the Alamo

• 54-40 or Fight

• Tippecanoe and Tyler Too

• E Pluribus Unum

What was the outcome of the Oregon Treaty for the United States?

• It established a trade agreement with Canada

• It expanded U.S. territory to the Pacific

• It led to war with Britain

• It resulted in the loss of Texas