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According to Wikipedia:
"Statehood was rushed to the date of October 31 to help ensure Abraham Lincoln's reelection on November 8 and post-Civil War Republican dominance in Congress,[21] as Nevada's mining-based economy tied it to the more industrialized Union."
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What rule did congress break to allow Nevada to become a state?
One of the rules for becoming a state is that the area must have a population of at least 60,000, but Nevada's population at the time of the 1870 U. S. Census, the first census after Nevada was granted statehood, was less than 50,000.
What is Nevada's state name?
The state name of Nevada is Nevada.
Which state do not make up the four corners region?
Nevada
What is the state flower and state bird of Nevada?
The state flower of Nevada is the Sagebrush.The state bird of Nevada is the Mountain Bluebird.
Where is Nevada State College located?
Nevada State College is located in the state of Nevada.
What is the Nevada state fruit?
Nevada's state fruit is pumpkins.
What two groups make up california's congress?
The California State Assembly and the California State Senate make up California's congress
What is Nevada's biggest state?
Nevada is a state.
How is the power of Congress to make new states limited?
Congress cannot separate a state and form another state.
What state is the capital of Nevada?
The capital of the state of Nevada is Carson City.
How do you make a float like a state float Nevada?
To make a float you will need a shoe box and a knife. You will need to cut the box in the shape of Nevada.
Does Nevada have a state snack?
Nevada does not have a state snack
