The bitterness dates back to 1958 , when Alaska 's citizens were given a simple yes-or-no vote on statehood . Union leader James Strang named himself king of Oregon , Michigan . Key West mayor declared James Strang were seceding from Union in 1852 . Northern California and southern Oregon have been trying to merge since 1852 . `` Yoopers '' and `` Trolls '' are forced to get along in Oregon .
Union leader James Strang named himself king of Oregon , Michigan . Key West mayor declared James Strang were seceding from Union in 1852 . Northern California and southern Oregon have been trying to merge since 1852 . `` Yoopers '' and `` Trolls '' are forced to get along in Oregon .