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How many states were in the US of America before Alaska became one?
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How did the United States get Alaska and was it before it was a state?
It was bought from Russia by the United States in 1867, then it was a territory. It became a state in 1959.
How many states does America have?
The United States of America has 50 states. The American flag consists of 13 stripes which represent the amount of original states the country began with and 50 stars. The stars represent how many states there are in the north of America. Alaska also counts as a state but Canada doesn't. Alaska only became part of the independence of America in the 1900's when America claimed them off Russia. Yes, Alaska was originally part of the Russian Empire. There are 50 US States.
What are the two new US states?
Alaska and Hawaii became US States in 1959.
When were Alaska and Hawaii added as states after?
Hawaii became the 50th state on August 21, 1959. Earlier that year Alaska became the 49th US state on January 3, 1959.
How much stars is in the America flag?
As of 2017, the US flag contains 50 stars. The pattern has been in use since 1959, when Alaska and Hawaii became states.
Did Alaska become a US State before Canada became a country?
NO, Canada became a country hundreds of years before Alaska became a part of the United States of America.
Does Alaska Still Belong To The Us?
Alaska is still a state in the United States of America.
What did they consider Hawaii and Alaska to be before they became states who controlled them?
Both were US Territories.
What country does Alaska belong to?
It belongs to the United States of America. It is one of the 'states' of America. It didn't always belong to America. It used to belong to Russia, but America bought it. Exactly how America moved Alaska all the way from Russia to America is a mystery and probably one of the wonders of modern technology! See Related Links below the following advertisements for more details.
Was Alaska the forty-ninth or fiftieth state?
Alaska became the 49th state when it was admitted on January 3, 1959.
How did the United States get Alaska and was it before it was a state?
It was bought from Russia by the United States in 1867, then it was a territory. It became a state in 1959.
What continent is Alaska in?
Alaska is in the continent of North America, in the country of the United States.
How many states does America have?
The United States of America has 50 states. The American flag consists of 13 stripes which represent the amount of original states the country began with and 50 stars. The stars represent how many states there are in the north of America. Alaska also counts as a state but Canada doesn't. Alaska only became part of the independence of America in the 1900's when America claimed them off Russia. Yes, Alaska was originally part of the Russian Empire. There are 50 US States.
When was the Alaska became a state?
It was granted statehood on 3 January 1959. Alaska is a state and has been for a long time
Is Alaska a province in Ontario?
No. Alaska is one of fifty states of the United States of America.
What country was the state of Alasks purchased?
Well before America bought Alaska,Alaska was owned by the Russians,but America talked and talked with the Russians (the Alaskan Purchase) and they made a decision,America bought Alaska from the Russians for $7.2 million.
Which two states in the US of America are not connected to the oyher 48 states?
Alaska and Hawaii
