Abstract

THE DISPUTE BETWEEN THE UNITED STATE AND GREAT BRITAIN OVER THE OREGON TERRITORY

Dr. Methaq Shyyal Zora

Volume: 8 Issue: 3 2018

Abstract:

This paper highlights an important time in the American history, the post-independence phase of 1776, which is identified by the attempt of the United States to acquire as much land as possible in order to expand its influence. Oregon was one of those areas the United States was able to annex to its territory. In fact, the United States has engaged in a major dispute with other countries to achieve its expansionist goals. The most significant dispute was with Britain, which was almost, about to escalate into a military conflict between the two countries. The conflict was resolved by the peaceful negotiation of a treaty between the United States and Britain. The main disagreements between the USA and Britain was about Oregon as both countries claimed it as theirs. It is worth mentioning that the dispute over the annexation of Oregon was not limited to Britain and the United States only; Russia also claimed the right to control it. The dispute between Russia and USA over Oregon settled after signing a treaty in 1824, in which Russia ceded claim to Oregon. As a result, the United States gained a full right to annex Oregon, especially after the people of Oregon expressed their desire to join of the United States.

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