Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States. The Columbia River delineates much of Oregon's northern boundary with Washington, while the Snake River delineates much of its eastern boundary with Idaho. The 42° north parallel delineates the southern boundary with California and Nevada.

When did Oregon became a state in 1850?

The Whitman Massacre and settlers' demands for protection finally caused Congress to move on the issue of territorial status, and Oregon became a United States territory on Aug. 13, 1848. In 1850, Congress passed the Donation Land Act, which recognized most land claims filed under the provisional government.

Was Oregon a Union or Confederate state?

The Union included the states of Maine, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, California, Nevada, and Oregon. Abraham Lincoln was their President.