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No, it was a British colony and then became one of the founding constituent states of the United States.
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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
What was Alaska before it became a state?
A territory.
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
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.
To who did Arizona belong to before it became a state?
It was a US Territory.
Was Georgia a territory before it became a state?
Yes Yes
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.
What was South Dakota before it was a state?
Before South Dakota became a state, it was part of the Dakota Territory.
