Question

What was the purpose of the monticello convention of 1852?

A. It sought the creation of joint occupation with Britain.
    B. It sought the end of the join occupation with Britain.
      C. It sought the separation of the WA Territory from the Oregon territory.
         D. It sought state-hood for the WA territory.

Answer 1

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The Monticello Convention of 1852 resulted in a petition for the creation of Columbia territory. Thus, in March of 1853 the Congress approved the law of creation of the territory, renaming it to "Washington".

C. It sought the separation of the WA Territory from the Oregon territory.

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