How Did Oregon Fever Affect National Politics in the United

question 11

Multiple Choice

How did Oregon fever affect national politics in the United States in 1844?

• A) Enthusiasm for settlement in Oregon nearly led to war with England.
• B) The idea of expansion into Oregon split both the Whig and the Democratic Parties.
• C) Talk of expansion led to talk of the spread of slavery,which Congress prevented with a gag rule.
• D) The possibility of expansion into Texas became a major issue in the presidential election.

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