Over the course of American History, states have been added on multiple occasions. We didn't start with all 50. In recent times, there has been a significant debate about whether or not to grant Puerto Rico statehood. The people of Puerto Rico vote against it in referenda because, among other reasons, they don't want to pay American taxes; however, they receive most but not all of the benefits of American statehood and citizenship.
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provided a process for admission of new states into the union
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The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 decided how the United States would add new territory and eventually new states to the Union.
Both became states in 1912.
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 decided how the United States would add new territory and eventually new states to the Union.
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 decided how the United States would add new territory and eventually new states to the Union.
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 decided how the United States would add new territory and eventually new states to the Union.
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 decided how the United States would add new territory and eventually new states to the Union.
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The Add-A-State plan from 1803 was a proposal by President Thomas Jefferson to gradually add new states to the Union as territories were settled and developed. This approach aimed to maintain a balance between free and slave states, ensuring political stability. The plan reflected Jefferson's vision of an expanding nation built on agrarian values and democratic principles, fostering a sense of unity while accommodating the growth of the United States. Ultimately, it laid the groundwork for westward expansion and the admission of new states.