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Organic Laws of Oregon

1843 · 19th century

The Organic Laws of Oregon were the legal codes adopted by the Provisional Government of Oregon, first in July 1843 and revised in 1845. Based partly on the statutes of Iowa, they set up an executive, legislature and courts, banned slavery and allowed settlers to claim up to 640 acres of land. They governed the region until Oregon Territory was organised in 1848.

Organic Laws of Oregon
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Provisional Government of Oregon

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Organic Laws of Oregon. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/organic-laws-of-oregon
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