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Why did Arizona become a state?

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Arizona was admitted to the Union on Valentines Day (February 14th), 1912, becoming the last of the 48 contiguous states to be admitted.

Arizona became the 48th US state on February 14, 1912.

Arizona was admitted to the Union on Valentines Day (February 14th), 1912, becoming the last of the 48 contiguous states to be admitted.

Arizona became a US State on 14 February 1912.
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Arizona was admitted into the Union on February 14, 1912 becoming the 48th state to join the Union.

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The territory which would become Arizona was originally owned by Spain, handed down to Mexico when the later became an independent nation. The territory was further ceded to the United States following the Mexican-American War.

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The state of Arizona was voted in as a state in 1912.

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To gain voting representation within the US Congress.

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Arizona was admitted into the Union on February 14, 1912 becoming the 48th state to join the Union.

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On 14 February 1912.

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It gained Statehood in 1912.

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february 14, 1912

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