Washington state used to be a territory (Washington territory) before it became a state. But then on Nov. 11 1889 Washington became an official state. So now Washington is a state and not a territory.
There are only fifty states and Washington DC with outlying territories.
what was the Admitted California as a free state opened SW territories to slavery by popular sovereignty and abolished slave trading in Washington dc? compromise of 1850
Washington did not take over any states; rather, it became a state itself. Washington was admitted to the Union as the 42nd state on November 11, 1889. Prior to statehood, the area was part of various territories, primarily the Oregon Territory and later the Washington Territory.
There are 50 flags; one to represent each of the 50 states. There are actually 56 six flags one for each state and six for the 6 territories of the USA. There are 56 flags one for each state, one for DC and 5 for the 5 territories of the US.
Compromise of 1850
Washington DC is part of the US but not a state, it is a district.
It borders Yukon territories,Alaska,Idaho, and Washington
Yes, all US states and territories have capital cities. Washington DC is a federal district rather than a state, and is technically its own capital.
No. The United States has 50 states, a number of territories/dependents, and D.C. The city of Washington, D.C. is a "federal city." It sits on land given by both Maryland and Virginia to be the nation's capital.
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Nebraska is the only state with a unicameral legislatureNebraska
There is only one Washington state ... and yes, Seattle is in Washington state.