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The Oregon Treaty of 1846 resolved the boundary dispute with Great Britain by

A.setting the border between U.S. and British territory at the 49th parallel
B.awarding the entire Oregon Country north to the 54°40′ line to the United States
C.ceding the Columbia River valley to Great Britain
D.submitting the boundary to arbitration by Mexico

Explanation

Core Concept

Polk compromised at the 49th parallel rather than fight Britain while war with Mexico loomed. Britain retained Vancouver Island.

Correct Answer

Asetting the border between U.S. and British territory at the 49th parallel

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