Oregon

Question 1

The method used to acquire Oregon by the U.S. can be described as diplomatic and peaceful (no violence). Which other acquisitions(s) can be described the same?

Answer 1

Louisiana Territory

Question 2

Why was Polk willing to compromise and only gain half of Oregon?

Answer 2

He was worried about the possibility of war

Question 3

What was the name of the fur trapper who found the South Pass through the Rockies?

Answer 3

Jedediah Smith

Question 4

54 degrees 40’ is

Answer 4

the line of latitude marking the southern border of Oregon

Question 5

Oregon Fever is…

Answer 5

A metaphor describing the rush of pioneers towards Oregon

Question 6

What was the importance of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

Answer 6

Basis of United States’ claim to Oregon.

Question 7

What country or countries claimed the Oregon territory?

Answer 7

Great Britain, Russia, United States, Spain

Question 8

I can… list who settled in Oregon Country and explain the incentives for settlers to travel there.

Answer 8

Missionaries first settled there for fertile land.

Question 9

I can… explain how Oregon was acquired.

Answer 9

A treaty between Great Britain and the U.S. was organized that gave the U.S. roughly have of the land.