Webster-Ashburton Treaty

"The purpose of Webster-Ashburton Treaty in 1842 was to settle various outstanding questions between Great Britain and the United States. With the exception of the Oregon line, most of the frontier between Canada and the United States was defined by this agreement." (Anonymous, 1992) Principally, the treaty settled the boundary disputes in the Northeastern United States and also resulted in many other significant accomplishments. The successful results and improved relations in the aftermath of the treaty was …

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