August 9 History Quiz — 5 Questions

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The Webster–Ashburton Treaty is signed — August 9, 1842

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What was the role of Daniel Webster in the signing of the Webster-Ashburton Treaty?

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What was the specific border dispute that led to the Aroostook War, which the Webster-Ashburton Treaty aimed to resolve?

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What was one of the key provisions of the Webster-Ashburton Treaty that facilitated cooperation between law enforcement agencies in the United States and Britain?

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When and where did Lord Ashburton arrive to negotiate the Webster-Ashburton Treaty, and what was the significance of his arrival?

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What was the significance of the Webster-Ashburton Treaty in establishing the US-Canada border, and what was one of its key geographical provisions?

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