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American Settlement and British Concerns
- Douglas founded Fort Victoria and aimed to limit American presence in the Oregon Territory.
- By 1845, 8,000 Americans had settled in the Willamette Valley, causing concern for the British.
The Oregon Treaty and its Ambiguity
- The Oregon Treaty of 1846 established the 49th parallel as the US-British boundary.
- The treaty's vague wording about the San Juan Islands' ownership caused later conflict.
Douglas Overlooked, Blanchard Disappointed
- Despite his contributions, Douglas was initially passed over for the governorship of Vancouver Island.
- Richard Blanchard, the appointed governor, found no mansion and a subpar room.