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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Settling the West

Question 1 • DRHS GA-GSE US History A

The dispute over Oregon was between

Answer
A
President Polk and members of his own party.
B
Great Britain and Spain.
C
the United States and Great Britain.
D
the United States and Spain.

Explanation

The Oregon Country was claimed by both the United States and Great Britain during the 19th century. Their dispute over the territory was eventually settled by an agreement establishing much of the boundary at the 49th parallel, so the correct choice is “the United States and Great Britain.”

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