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Arizona became the last of the contiguous States in 1912.
There were 46 States when he entered office and added New Mexico and Arizona to Statehood while in office.
Arizona received statehood on Wednesday, February 14, 1912. Thus, Arizona would be 96 if you're going by statehood. Arizona was explored by the Spanish from 1539, and the United States acquired it in 1848. Arizona was the 48th state to receive statehood.
Arizona is the 48th state and last of the contiguous states to be admitted to the Union, and it achieved statehood on February 14, 1912.
There were 31 states when Minnesota got its statehood, making it the 32nd.
There were 46 states and Oklahoma wasn the last to enter in 1907.
Massachusetts, Oregon and Arizona achieved statehood in February. Massachusetts was admitted into the Union on February 6, 1788 becoming the 6th state to join the Union. Oregon was admitted into the Union on February 14, 1859 becoming the 33rd state to join the union. Arizona was admitted into the Union on February 14, 1912 becoming the 48th state to join the Union.
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The last states to join the United States were Hawaii (1959), Alaska (1959), Arizona (1912). In addition, New Mexico (1912), and Oklahoma (1907) were among the last five states to join the United States.
Virginia was one of 13 states and its statehood was June 25, 1788.
All states must adopt the a form of government and a constitution in accordance to the US constitution before they are granted statehood. A territory will hold a referendum and if the majority votes for statehood, the Congress will be petitioned. If the Congress passes a joint resolution to grant statehood, the president signs it and statehood is granted to the territory.
It was a United States territory.