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Before it became a state, California was known as Spanish territory until the US claimed it for itself, so yes.
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∙ 14y agoYes, it had territorial status.
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Was California a territory before it was a state?
Before it became a state, California was known as Spanish territory until the US claimed it for itself, so yes.
Was Nevada a state colony or territory before it became a state?
it was a territory and became a state in the civil war
What year did California become a territory?
The year that California became a territory was around 1848 after the Mexican-American War. It became a state in 1850.
What was Alaska before it became a state?
A territory.
Did California become a state after Nevada or before?
California became a state before Nevada
Was Maine just land before it became a state?
Before, it was territory controlled by Massachusetts. Then it later became a state.
Was Utah a territory before it became a state?
Yes.
Was Oklahoma a territory before it became a state?
yes
Was California the first state of America?
No. California became a state in the United States of America in 1850. It was the 31st state in the Union. Before that, the territory that is now California was part of The United States of Mexico, a short lived Republic of California, and part of the Spanish empire.
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 Virginia a territory before it became a state?
No it was a British Colony.
