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What was Alaska before it became a state?
A territory.
When did Colorado become part of the US?
The US Congress passed an enabling act on 03-Mar-1875, giving specific requirements for what was at the time, the Territory of Colorado, to become a state. The boundaries for the Territory of Colorado and the state of Colorado were identical.
Was Louisiana a territory before it became state?
Yes- it was called the New Orleans Territory.
What did they call North Dakota before it was named?
Before North Dakota became a state, it was part of the Dakota Territory. Before that, North Dakota was part of the Minnesota Territory and the Nebraska Territory.
Was there ever an Ohio territory before it became a state?
No there was not. In fact in the mission and rancho times in the 1800's Ohio was not a territory.
What was Colorado called before it was a state?
Colorado was called The Colorado Territory.
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 Alaska before it became a state?
A territory.
Territorial days in Montana?
The "territorial days" was the time when Colorado was still a U.S. Territory after the Louisiana Purchase which included two-thirds of Colorado and the Mexican American War which relinquished the rest of the area to the U.S. before Colorado became a State of the Union in 1876. It was the only state to be admitted to the Union that year and is therefore known as the Centennial State.
Was Maine just land before it became a state?
Before, it was territory controlled by Massachusetts. Then it later became a state.
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.
When did Colorado territory join the union?
Colorado joined the Union (and became a state) on August 1, 1876
How did Colorado receive its name?
The Spanish first called the area "Colorado" because of its red colored earth. In 1861 Jefferson Territorial officials decided that "Colorado" would be a good name for the territory. The Colorado Territory then became the State of Colorado in 1876.
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 Virginia a territory before it became a state?
No it was a British Colony.
