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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.
