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The original 13 Colonies plus Vernont and Kentucky.
Virginia was prohibited slavery in its construction before achieving statehood.
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.
Massachusetts is known officially as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,like Kentucky because of their respective State Constitutions, while Pennsylvania is a Commonwealth due to its official seal, and Virginia has been known as a commonwealth since before its statehood.
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Massachusetts is known officially as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,like Kentucky because of their respective State Constitutions, while Pennsylvania is a Commonwealth due to its official seal, and Virginia has been known as a commonwealth since before its statehood.
michigan was a colony before statehoood and it became a colony in 1872
Western Missouri
Political parties generally hold conventions during election years, typically in the summer before a national election. Conventions are used to nominate the party's candidate for president and to develop the party's platform.
Kentucky was the fifthteenth state. So, there were 14 states before Kentucky.
New York applied for statehood on July 26, 1788. Before it was a state it was known as the Province of New York.