jun 5, 1846 - U.S. & Great Britain Split Oregon
Description:
A victory through James K. Polk, not wanting to fight two wars over expansionism. The United States and Great Britain signed the Treaty of Oregon on June 15, 1846, ending 28 years of joint occupancy of the Pacific Northwest. The treaty established the 49th parallel as the border between the two countries.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 5, 1846
Now
~ 179 years ago