Question

Which was the term of the negotiated agreement that recognized both British and American claims in the northwest?

joint control
join occupation
joint mandate
join agreement

Answer 1

The correct answer is joint occupation.

During the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the US and Britain had issues over who controlled Northwestern parts of North America. This includes modern day Oregon and Washington. However, to temporarily solve this issue, the US and British government agreed on joint occupation. This meant that both British and American citizens could live there without conflict.