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There were already a few people in Washington, D.C. who already lived there when it was established, most notably in the areas of Georgetown, Tennleytown and Anacostia. Few people lived in the city, however, until the American Civil War when the growth of the Federal government required more workers.
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∙ 9y agoWashington was admitted to the union in November of 1889 due to the Enabling Act of 1889, which Congress passed. This law enabled North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Washington to join the union and become states.
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∙ 6y agoWashington was admitted into the Union on November 11, 1889 becoming the 42nd state to join the Union.
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When did Louisiana gain statehood?
When did louisiana gain statehood?Louisiana was admitted into the Union on April 30, 1812 becoming the 18th state to join the Union.
When did north carolina gain statehood?
in 1786 (random number)
What did martin Luther king quote on Washington DC statehood?
The speech was I have a dream.
What is Washington's statehood number?
Washington was admitted into the Union on November 11, 1889 becoming the 42nd state to join the Union.
When did Oklahoma gain statehood?
November 16, 1907
When did Washington finally gain statehood?
Washington was admitted into the Union on November 11, 1889 becoming the 42nd state to join the Union.
What number was Georgia when it gained statehood?
it was the 4th state to gain statehood.
How did New York gain statehood?
On July 26, 1788 New York became the 11th state to gain statehood.
How did PA gain statehood?
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Which state was the last one to gain statehood in the Old Northwest?
Wisconsin was the last state to gain statehood in the old northwest territories. Wisconsin gained statehood on May 29, 1848.
How and when did Wyoming gain its statehood?
Wyoming officially gained statehood when President Harrison signed the Statehood Bill on July 10, 1890.
When did Louisiana gain statehood?
When did louisiana gain statehood?Louisiana was admitted into the Union on April 30, 1812 becoming the 18th state to join the Union.
When did Louisiana gain their statehood?
On April 30, 1812
How did Maryland gain statehood?
It ratified the US Constitution.
When did Indianapolis gain statehood?
Never, as Indianapolis is a city.
The statehood of Washington?
Was on 11 Noovember 1889.
What discribed how territories gain the right to selfgovernment and statehood?
the constitution
