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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 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.
What was Alaska before it became a state?
A territory.
What was west Virginia before it became a state?
Before West Virgina was a state it was originally part of Virginia
Was Maine just land before it became a state?
Before, it was territory controlled by Massachusetts. Then it later became a state.
Was West Virginia part of a territory?
West Virginia was, of course, part of the Virginia territory. When the territory became a state, West Virginia was still a part of the state of Virginia. West Virginia became its own state on June 20, 1863.
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 Georgia a territory before it became a state?
Yes Yes
To who did Arizona belong to before it became a state?
It was a US Territory.
