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∙ 15y agoyes. most of the middle states(and most states when you think about) were territorys first
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∙ 7y agoThe Territory of Utah became an organized incorporated territory of the United States on September 9, 1850.
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∙ 15y agoYes, it was.
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∙ 11y agoIt was a USA territory.
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∙ 14y agoyes
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Was Utah a territory before it became a state?
Yes.
What were the key events of the Mormon trail that brought the territory into the us?
The Mormon Trail was a transcontinental trail that lead from the eastern states to Utah. It did nothing in bringing Utah Territory into the United States, aside from enabling the population to grow large enough for the territory to become a state. In fact, the trail ended almost 30 years before Utah became a state!
Why did Utah not become a state right away?
The Mormons DID want Utah Territory to become a state, and applied for statehood several times! Once Utah was finally admitted as a state, they held a huge celebration. See the "Related Link" below for photos.
From which state was the Utah Territory formed?
Utah Territory wasn't formed from any state. The land was purchased from Mexico and simply called "Mexican Territory" previously.
What did the Mormons have to do before Utah could be proclaimed a state?
Some say that the Mormons had to denounce polygamy before Utah became a state. This may or may not be true, as the plans to make Utah a state were in action before the Church officially denounced polygamy. Either way, Mormons arrived there in 1847, Utah became a territory in 1850, Mormons ended polygamy in 1890, and Utah became a state in 1896.
What did the state legislature have to do Before congress would approve of Utah becoming a state in 1896?
One of the conditions for Utah to become a state was a ban on polygamy be written into the state constitution.
Was Utah a colony or territory?
Utah was a territory ever heard of the Utah territory dummy
How did the US gain Utah as a state?
Utah became a territory in 1850 folloewing the Mexican-American War
What religious group came to Utah?
In 1844 the Mormons followed Brigham Young to what would become the Utah Territory.
Did Mexico ever own Nevada?
Mexico used to possess the Utah Territory, and Nevada was a part of the Utah Territory, so the answer is yes, indirectly. Nevada separated from this territory in 1861 to form its own state.
What state did the transcontinental railway become a reality when east and west tracks met in this state?
promontory summit, Utah
Which state is know as the beehive state?
Utah! the state brigham young founded in the early 1800's. it had started out as a territory, but in the 1880's, it became a state that had banned polygamy, and against common belief, has as many Mormons as not.
