Politics & Government

Oregon Treaty Establishes U.S.-Canada Border

The Oregon Treaty, ratified on June 15, 1846, was an agreement between the United States and Great Britain that established the border between U.S. territory and British North America along the 49th parallel, extending westward to the Pacific Ocean. This treaty resolved a long-standing dispute regarding the Oregon Territory, which both nations claimed. The settlement was a pivotal moment in American expansionism and reflected both countries' interests in the region, which was rich in resources and strategic importance.

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