Question

Why did the US government establish Washington Territory in 1853?

to meet demands made by White settlers
to prevent a British invasion from the north
to help stop Duwamish attacks
to restrict settlement in the region

Answer 1

The primary reason the US government established Washington Territory in 1853 was **to meet demands made by White settlers**. The influx of settlers in the region due to the Oregon Trail and the growing population was prompting the need for a formal government. This establishment was part of the broader trend of westward expansion and the desire for the US government to provide infrastructure and governance to support the increasing number of settlers in the area.