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Why did Americans want control to the Oregon country?

to gain access of the pacific ocean --- ~MzCuTi3~


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Why did the Americans want to control the Mississippi River?

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What four countries laid claim in the Oregon Country?

The United States, Britain, Spain, and Russia claimed the Oregon country, but eventually, Spain and Russia backed out of their claims and the British and Americans lived in that region, jointly administering it beginning in 1816. The region was divided between the Oregon Territory and British Canada in 1846.


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What two countries disputed control of the Oregon territory?

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