Webster–Ashburton Treaty

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Webster–Ashburton Treaty: Facts & Related Content

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Facts

Date	1842
Participants	United Kingdom • United States

Topics

United States Canada trade agreement slave trade boundary

Key People

Daniel Webster

Daniel Webster

American politician

U.S. President Martin Van Buren

Martin Van Buren

president of United States

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George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th earl of Aberdeen

prime minister of United Kingdom