What was the Pig War?
Q: What was the Pig War?
A: The Pig War was a border dispute in 1859 between the U.S and Great Britain over the San Juan Island on the U.S-British border.
Q: Who occupied San Juan Island?
A: San Juan Island was occupied by both British and American citizens.
Q: What happened in 1859 that led to the Pig War?
A: In 1859, a pig owned by a British employee of Charles Griffin got onto the farm of an American farmer named Lyman Cutlar.
Q: What did the pig do on Lyman's farm?
A: The pig fed on Lyman's potatoes.
Q: What was the consequence of the pig's actions on Lyman's farm?
A: Lyman Cutlar killed the pig.
Q: Who did the pig belong to?
A: The pig belonged to a British employee of Charles Griffin.
Q: What was the outcome of the Pig War?
A: The Pig War ended peacefully without any shots being fired.
