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Various routes have been taken in the long history of the United States for colonies and territories to become a state. =Step 1:Normally, the area must muster local political support and petition the U.S. Congress for admittance to the Union. ==Step 2: The approval process is relatively straightforward. A bill, called an "enabling act," must gain a majority vote in both houses of the U.S. Congress, the House of Representatives and the Senate. ==Step 3:When approved, it is signed by the President. Normally there will be provisions in the bill spelling out any transitional measures that must be taken to become a state by either the petitioning entity or the U.S. government. =
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How did that territory become a state so quickly?
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What was the Indian Territory between Texas and Kansas where the American Indians were placed on later become?
Oklahoma Territory
When did AZ become a territory?
The territory was gained after the Mexican American War. The treaty of Guadalupe Hildago gave America the territories of New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Texas. The state itself was the 48th to join the union in 1912.
Under the northwest ordinance of 1787a territory could apply to become a state when it had what?
A population of 60,000, free settlers to become a state.
What state is the centennial state?
True. Colorado was the only Territory to become a State in 1876 and is known as the Centennial State.
What year did California become a territory?
The year that California became a territory was around 1848 after the Mexican-American War. It became a state in 1850.
Was minnesota a territory before it become a state?
It was a territory.
When did American Samoa become a us territory?
April 17,1900 the American Samoa became a territory.
What year did south Australia become a territory?
It's a state, not a territory
Which was the last territory to become a state?
Hawaii
Out of what territory did Indiana become a state?
ohio
What is the first territory to become a state.?
michigan
IS Northern Territories a state?
No, it is a Territory. A territory may aspire to become a state but it depends on many factors.
How does a territory become a US state?
A territory can become a US state through an act of Congress. The territory must first apply for statehood and then go through a process to draft a state constitution. If Congress approves the statehood petition and constitution, the territory can be admitted as a new state.
How did that territory become a state so quickly?
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To allow a territory to become a state was to what it to the union?
admit
First territory to become a state?
Kentucky
