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First Governor
Joseph Lane became the first governor of the Oregon territory, however still composed of some of today's modern-day Northwestern states. He was an American politician and soldier. -
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History of the Oregon Territory
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Oregon Treaty Signed
The U.S. and Britain signed a treaty to settle a boundary of their share of land. Britain got the land above the 49th parallel, and the U.S. got the areabelow that. -
Gold Found
After the Original Gold rush in California, gold was found in the Rogue River, expanding the area for gold and attracting more people to come. -
Oregon Gained Statehood
Originally, Oregon was present day Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Wyoming, Montana, and British Columbia before becoming independent as the 33rd state. The capital of this state also became "Salem" after being changed. -
Nez Perce War
This war was between the Nez Perce Native American tribe and the U.S. army. -
Washington Separated.
Since the Oregon Treaty was signed, the oregon territory held modernday Washington. Washinton the became separated and a part of the Union.
