jun 1, 1846 - Oregon Dispute
Description:
Britain claimed territory in Oregon, but very little British lived there by 1846.Profitable fur trade with Native Americans on Hudson Bay.
American Protestants farmed in Willamette Valley, started "Oregon Fever," migration to Oregon.
Settled in 1846 by James K. Polk - Divided Oregon between US and Britain
Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 1, 1846
Now
~ 179 years ago