The American Exclave of Point Roberts, Washington
Residents of Point Roberts, Washington told their story about the hardships created by living in the area of the United States that can only be accessed through Canada.
Description
Residents of Point Roberts, Washington told their story about the hardships created by living in the area of the United States that can only be accessed through Canada.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- What is unique about the American town of Point Roberts?
- Describe the life of the school-aged children who live in Point Roberts.
- How did the Oregon Treaty cause Point Roberts’ unique geographic situation?
- How has Point Roberts’ location impact the lives of the people who live there?
Additional Resources
Participants
Vocabulary
- 49th Parallel
- Cede
- Exclave
- Oregon Treaty
- Peninsula
- United States- Canada Border