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1
Q

What area was under joint occupation with Britain in the early 1800’s?

A

oregon

2
Q

How did the mountain men of Oregon make a living?

A

trappin beaver

3
Q

Why did Americans begin traveling to Oregon?

A

fertile land for farmin

4
Q

What is Manifest Destiny?

A

Belief that America should extend its boundaries all the way to the Pacific Ocean.