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Alaska... the United States purchased the Alaskan territory from Russia in 1867. It became a state in 1959.
Hawaii... the United States colonized it after previous colonies like the British (formerly Hawaii was called the Sandwich Islands, after the Earl of Sandwich). Annexation discussions began in the 1800s, finally annexed in 1898. By many accounts the existing Hawaiian monarchy was overthrown by Americans in order to help insure annexation. Hawaii US became a state in 1959-amid both approval and (somewhat ongoing) protests by indigenous people.
Puerto Rico is not a state, rather a "US protectorate" or "unincorporated territory ". The 1917 Jones-Shafroth Act gave Puerto Ricans U.S. citizenship, and signed into law by President Woodrow Wilson on March 2, 1917.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe United States of America{USA} gained possession of Alaska by buying it from the Russians, and they got Hawaii by capturing it w/ the US Navy and took over it's government.
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∙ 14y agoAlaska was purchased from Russia in 1867.
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alaska was first owned by russia
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How much did they pay for alaska
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What states did the US gain during bill Clinton's presidency?
None. No states have been added to the U.S. since Alaska and Hawaii received statehood in 1959.
What year did the United States gain all 50 states?
Hawaii became the 50th state in 1959 and was the last state to join.
How did the U.S gain Alaska and Hawaii?
Alaska was obtained in an honorable purchase. Hawaii is the story of graft, theft, political intrigue and military force.
How did the US gain Alaska as a territory?
Alaska was first owned by the Russians, but they were afraid of war so they sold it to the United States.
When did Alaska gain independence?
There was no point in time where Alaska gained independence. The United States bought Alaska from Russia in 1867, and it became a territory of the US. On January 3, 1959, Alaska was granted statehood.
Why did the imperialists support the Spanish American war?
To gain more territory for the United States
How did the US gain possession of Alaska?
The Alaska purchase from Russia by the United States occurred in 1867 at the behest of Secretary of State William Seward. (see seward's folly) also see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_purchase
Haiti gain their independence from in 1804?
The United States
United States gain in Treaty of Paris?
yesterday
How did united states gain possession of Alabama?
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Which American state was the last to acquire state status?
Hawaii was the last state to gain state status in the United States of America. Hawaii became a state on August 21, 1959. In June 1947, the bill for Hawaiian statehood passed 196 to 133 in the United States Congress. On November 7, 1950, the Hawaiian State Constitution was overwhelmingly approved by the Hawaiian people. Hawaii's economy flourished until the 1990's.
What port did the United states gain as a result of Cuban independence?
The United States gained Guantanamo Bay
