Oregon is one of the states in the United States that is found along the pacific coast. In history, the state is associated with trade that took place between the British and the Native Americans who lived in the region. The three stages that characterize the development of this state are trade, settlement and statehood (Frederick, 1962).
The British sailors who explored the areas along Pacific Ocean found interest in the Oregon state. They found trade as an attractive activity in this place. The development of trade between the British and the natives in the state attracted more people to come and trade in this region (Frederick, 1962). This trade made some individuals to accumulate wealth and the infrastructure in the region developed. These activities facilitated economic growth of this state.
Settlement was another factor that facilitated the development of the state. When the British traders started to settle in the state and this is what caused conflicts with the natives. The natives fought for independence to prevent the Europeans from exploiting their natural resources in the state (Frederick, 1962). The natives were therefore able to use the resources in the state for their personal development.
The boundary of the Oregon state is another factor that facilitated the economic development in the region. After Oregon became a state, a constitution was made and this ensured that there were no slaves in the state. This was an important factor because it encouraged people to settle in the region and therefore engage in various economic activities. The people in the state engaged in agricultural activities such as growing of wheat and rearing of animals (Frederick, 1962). The surplus output was sold to the traders who came to trade in the region. The state residents therefore were able to accumulate wealth and this led to the development that can be witnessed in Oregon State today.
Reference
Frederick, J (1962) The Frontier in American History. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston.
