Dan

technically, Oregon Territory included Idaho (and initially BC, Alberta, Montana and Wyoming.). It should've been made into it's own big *** state. It is often associated with President Polk too. He is said to have said "54'40 or fight" (which would've made the US border, at least in relation to the Oregon Territory, at the 54th parrallel). But he actually didn't say it.

54'40 was the southern border of what was then, Russian America (Alaska at the time was "russian" property).


after they settled with the 49th, this is what Oregon Territory looked like


then when Oregon/Washington was seperated (I still don't get why we didn't get south of the Snake River)

This was around the time when the Gov of Oregon (territory) was George Law Curry (who I'm related to, so yes that makes me better than all you).



then when we became a state, this is how it was laid out.



Interesting note. Oregon's "birthday" is celebrated on Valentines day. But technically, it should've been the 13th, but the President at the time took too long to get to it, so it was delayed a day.

here's what happened after Washington decided to gravey train our statehood.



Idaho became it's own territory until 1891 (or 90).

And thats the rest of the story.

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mediocre man

That's all fine, but when is recess, and can I sit next to the cute girl that gets straight A's

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I'm Mediocre Man, and I approve this message.

Stepping Razor

Can we still be friends?

Seriously, though, I have nothing but love for the UC. Berkeley is about a million times better a place than Palo Alto, and most of the Cal people I know are awesome people. I almost went there for grad school but the financial situation wasn't doable.

I propose that we lay our silly rivalry to rest and unify the Bay in hatred of USC.

Stepping Razor

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crandc

And of course the Lakers!

GO A's!!!

Dan

the cute girl with the good grades had the opposite affect on me back in math class. I barely passed because I paid more attention to her than the teacher.

well, that and I suck at math.

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A Buddhist walks up to a hot dog vendor and says "Make me one with everything".

when will the loss of life end?

The world respects the power of our example, not an example of our power.

I'd like to say I made this, but I didn't

Utherhimo

Oregon would be like the largest state texass.....what? haha!

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