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The territories above contributed to hostility between and during the interwar years?
Japan, Untied states
What state most recently joined the United States?
I believe Hawaii. While the USA does still own some territories that could change in coming years.
The most significant aspect of the Mexican American war on the US during the 20 years following the war was that it?
reignited the slavery conflict in regards to all the territories newly acquired from mexico
Which US territory has repeatedly been denied statehood?
I guess none have been denied. While some territories have significantly delayed petitioning for statehood, including Alaska (92 years) and Oklahoma (104 years), no valid petition for statehood has ever been denied by the U.S. Congress.
How many years after Ohio became a state did Oregon become a state?
Ohio became a state in 1803; Oregon in 1859-- looks like 56 years to me.
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