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before Washington became a state, it was part of Columbia, and called the "District of Columbia" That is also what D.C. stands for.
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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.
How many states joined the union before Washington?
Washington became the 42nd US State.
Who was president when Georgia became a state?
Georgia became a state on January 2, 1788, a year before George Washington became the first President of the United States.
The ranking of Washington when it became a state?
It became the 42nd US State.
What are facts Washington state?
Washington became a state on November 11, 1889!
When Washington state get its name?
When Washington became a state, November 11, 1889
What us president was born in a state before it became a state?
Most of the early ones, like George Washington was born in Virginia before the USA was even a country.
What job did Washington have before he became president?
George Washington was a planter, a surveyor, and general of the army before he became president.
Who was the president when Maryland became a state?
Maryland became a state on April 28, 1788, before the U.S. had its first president. George Washington served as the nation's first President, from 1789 to 1797.
Who was the president when the state of Washington became a state?
Benjamin Harrison
When did Washington get its name?
When Washington became a state, November 11, 1889
