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I'm pretty sure that's the federal power
In 1846, the Oregon boundary dispute between the U.S. and Britain was settled with the signing of the Oregon Treaty. The British gained sole possession of the land north of the 49th parallel and all of Vancouver Island, with the United States receiving the territory south of that line.
<u><em>Basically for political interests and expansion. </em></u>
<u><em>Infact new leaders could be found in the different new cultures in case of problems with America or Europe. Through the conquest and migration, Polynesian culture was introduced in the isles too, beyond the initial territories</em></u>
The correct answer is D. The preservation of traditional ways of life. I hope this helps! :)