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Was Virginia a territory before it became a state?
No it was a British Colony.
What colony was South Dakota before it became a state?
South Dakota was part of the Dakota Territory before it became a state. South Dakota was never a colony.
What cities outside of Utah were colonized by Mormons?
The territory of Utah before it became a state covered parts of Nevada, Colorado, and Wyoming. One colony outside of Utah, that I am aware of is a colony that the Mormons established within Las Vegas. Their in Las Vegas is an old Mormon fort where the first inhabitants attempted to colonize the rugged and inhospitable desert area of Nevada.
Was Arizona a colony before?
Arizona was a territory, not a colony.
What was Illinois before it became a state?
Illinois was part of the Virginia Colony until the Revolutionary ended. After that, it was part of the Northwest Territory. In 1809. the Illinois Territory was created.
Is Louisiana a territory or a colony?
Louisiana is neither a territory nor a colony; it is a state in the United States. Originally, it was a French colony established in the 17th century and later became a Spanish territory before being purchased by the U.S. in 1803 through the Louisiana Purchase. It was admitted as the 18th state on April 30, 1812.
Was NY a territory?
NY was not a territory; it was one of the original colonies. From colony status, it became a State. Territories involved more land area and was a term used for a part of a country not yet admitted to the full rights of a state. So for example Ohio was originally termed a Territory, before it became a State. Ohio was never a colony.
Was Michigan a colony before statehood?
michigan was a colony before statehoood and it became a colony in 1872
When did North Carolina become a royal colony?
Both carolinas became a royal colony in 1729
What was Massachusetts was before it became a state?
It was a colony
What was Florida before it became a state?
a colony
Is Illinois Territory or Colony?
Illinois was originally part of the Northwest Territory, which was established in 1787. It became a separate territory in 1809 and was admitted as the 21st state of the United States on December 3, 1818. Thus, Illinois is neither a territory nor a colony; it is a state.
