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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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Was California a territory before it became a state?
Before it became a state, California was known as Spanish territory until the US claimed it for itself, so 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.
Who suggested California to become a State?
The California territory took a vote to decide if California should become a state.
Was minnesota a territory before it become a state?
It was a territory.
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.
Under the northwest ordinance who or what approves a territory's proposed constitution before the territory becomes a state?
Congress approves a territory's proposed constitution before it becomes a state.
Was Oklahoma a territory before a state?
Yes, both Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory.
Did California become a state after Nevada or before?
California became a state before Nevada
The colonies were independent nations upon the defeat of the British during our revolution. Was California a territory of the US or an independent nation when it was admitted as a state?
California was a territory
What was Alaska before it became a state?
A territory.
What territory did Tennessee belong to before it was a state?
I believe it belonged to the Southwest territory.
