Hi, I'm pretty sure that is because there were several nations who sought to claim the territory such Americans, British, French and Spanish. John Quincy Adams resolved this through the Treaty of 1818 where the boarder of the United States and Canada was established at the 49th Parallel. Hope it helps you.
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it was the "4. potsdam" conference that demanded the unconditional surrender of japan, since it was clear that the japanese would continue to find until the very last man otherwise.
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interest groups send representatives to state capitals and to washington, d.c. to put pressure on members of congress and other policymakers. they engage in lobbying, or the organized process of influencing legislation or policy. lobbying can take many forms. interest groups can testify in congressional hearings.