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The Northwest Territory was surveyed and divided into townships.each township was then divided again into 36 sections (1 square mile each). The sections were then sold to settlers by congress for $640 each except for one in each town ship set assise to support public school
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Was Nevada a state colony or territory before it became a state?
it was a territory and became a state in the civil war
Explain the process by which a territory became a state?
The process by which the United States territories attain full statehood is, at best, an inexact art.
Is Washington a state or a territories?
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.
Is the District of Columbia a state or a terrritory?
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.
Was Oklahoma a state or territory in the 1900?
It was a territory until it became a US State in 1907.
What was Alaska before it became a state?
A territory.
What is the process for a State reverting back to a Territory?
There is no such process.
When did boise become a state captal?
Boise became a state capital when Idaho became a state, in 1890. It became the capital of Idaho Territory in 1865. The first capital of Idaho Territory, from 1863 to 1865, was Lewiston.
Was Utah a territory before it became a state?
Yes.
Was Oklahoma a territory before it became a state?
yes
How long was Alaska just a territory?
It became a US Territory in 1912 and a State in 1959.
Was Maine just land before it became a state?
Before, it was territory controlled by Massachusetts. Then it later became a state.
