Question

review: oregon dispute
oregon country was jointly controlled by ____ and the ____.
britain and the us disagreed on the ______.

• us wanted the entire territory.
• britain did not want to give up the entire territory.

______: border at 49° n
conflict over the
oregon country
______° 40 n parallel
______° n parallel
oregon country

review: challenges of the journey west
______ faced many challenges on the trails, including

• a long, slow ______ across the plains with limited supplies.
• the threat of ______.
• mountains and deserts.
• ______ with american indians.

Explanation:

Oregon Dispute Section:

1. Oregon Country was under joint control of two colonial powers in North America.
2. The core disagreement was over where the territory's border should be set.
3. The final compromise established the 49° N border.
4. The map shows key parallel lines: the southern edge of the territory at 40° N, and the compromise border at 49° N.

Challenges of the Journey West Section:

1. The primary group traveling west were American pioneers.
2. Their journey included a slow, arduous travel method across the Great Plains.
3. They faced risks from lack of resources and conflict.
4. Tensions with Indigenous groups were a common issue.

Answer:

Oregon Dispute

1. Oregon Country was jointly controlled by Britain and the United States (US).
2. Britain and the US disagreed on the border of the territory.
3. Compromise Agreement: Border at 49° N
4. Conflict over the Oregon Country

• 40° 40 N Parallel
• 49° N Parallel

Challenges of the Journey West

1. Pioneers/Emigrants faced many challenges on the trails, including

• a long, slow journey/wagon trip across the Plains with limited supplies.
• the threat of starvation/disease.
• mountains and deserts.
• conflicts/tensions with American Indians.