United States Expansion: The Oregon Country

Duration: 13 min

Year Published: 1956

Creator: Coronet Films

Color: Color

Credits: Earl Pomeroy

Description: Portrays the wealth and promise of the Oregon Country that attracted traders, missionaries, and settlers and surveys key events in the history of the region. Includes the Lewis and Clark expedition, the subsequent westward movement, the rivalry of British and American interests, the conflict over boundaries which inspired the slogan "54-40" or fight!" and the eventual acquisition of the Oregon Territory by the United States.

Metadata Source:Wikipedia — List of Coronet Films