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What is it called a nation or state governed by the people?
territory
What was Alaska before it became a state?
A territory.
What territory did Tennessee belong to before it was a state?
I believe it belonged to the Southwest 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 Louisiana a territory before it became state?
Yes- it was called the New Orleans Territory.
What is it called a nation or state governed by the people?
territory
How were the colonies governed before federation?
The colonies were governed by state government.
Was minnesota a territory before it become a state?
It was a 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
Under the northwest ordinance who or what approves a territory's proposed constitution before the territory becomes a state?
Congress approves a territory's proposed constitution before it becomes a state.
Was Oklahoma a territory before a state?
Yes, both Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory.
What was Alaska before it became a state?
A territory.
What territory did Tennessee belong to before it was a state?
I believe it belonged to the Southwest territory.
Was California a territory before it was a state?
Before it became a state, California was known as Spanish territory until the US claimed it for itself, so yes.
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.
What state does Ascension Island belong to?
It is governed as part of the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.
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.
