The theory of a social contract influenced how American colonists believed their position to be in relation to that of Parliament.
In short, that if one is going to be a part of a government, there needs to be a tangible benefit or service provided.
The answer is Oregon. This is solidified through the treaty called the Treaty of Oregon. In this treaty, the US and the British government had created a boundary to stop states to fight over their territories. The treaty had stated that Oregon county is a joint territory between the US and the British government.
