The Anglo-American Convention of 1818 with Great Britain

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The Anglo-American Convention of 1818 with Great Britain called for a ten-year joint occupation of the Oregon country by both American citizens and British subjects. Choice A is incorrect as the convention actually defined the border between the United States and Canada as the 49th parallel of latitude from the Lake of the Woods to the Rocky Mountains. Choice B is incorrect as the convention did not formally recognize America's earlier conquest of West Florida. Choice D is incorrect as the convention did not grant Canada exclusive use of Newfoundland fisheries. Choice E is incorrect as the convention did not force the United States to give up its tariffs on British goods.