Why did the us government establish Washington territory in 1853

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Daphne Curry

27 January, 06:51

Why did the us government establish Washington territory in 1853

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Gilbert Jefferson · Answer 1

Soon after the creation of Oregon Territory in 1848, settlers north of the Columbia River began demanding a territory of their own. Congress acquiesced on February 8, 1853, with the creation of Washington Territory ... On February 8, 1853, a federal bill was introduced to separate "Columbia Territory" from Oregon. Feb 26, 2004