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The proposal that Congress considered forbiding slavery in territory acquired through the Mexican-American War was called?
The Wilmot Proviso, named for Congressman David Wilmot of Pennsylvania, passed the House twice, but failed in the Senate. It also failed in the effort to be included in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
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When did the US acquire Hawaii as a Territory?
In 1898 by Act of Congress.
What was the position of the south with regard to slavery in the Kansas territory?
Congress did not have the power to make rules about slavery in the kansas territory.
How and when Hawaii become a part of the US?
It became a US Territory by Act of Congress in 1897 and a US State by Act of Congress in 1959.
Must be pass by congress before a territory can become a state?
For a territory to become a state in the United States, Congress must pass an enabling act that allows the territory to draft a state constitution. Once the constitution is drafted and ratified by the residents of the territory, Congress must then pass an act of admission, formally granting statehood. This process ensures that the new state meets certain requirements and is integrated into the Union.
What year did the US acquire Hawaii?
In 1898 as a Territory by Act of Congress.
What were some names considered for Wyoming?
Wyoming was probably the only name considered since the name was used in the bill in the US Congress which created the Wyoming Territory.
Is Puerto Rico considered to be a country?
No, Puerto Rico is a US territory. Its people elect their local government, a legislature and their Governor, but the Commonwealth has no vote on the floor of the US Congress. The people are US citizens and able to travel with US passports.
Why did Taney say that Congress could not prohibit someone from taking slaves into a federal territory?
Taney said that Congress could not prohibit someone from taking slaves into a federal territory when he was addressing the Congress.
Who is all involved in making a territory a state?
The legislature of the territory and Congress. The territorial legislature can pass a bill asked for statehood, and Congress has to approve the request.
What wa the northwest ordinance?
An act of the continental congress establishing the method of governing the Northwest Territory.
Why did Washington want to be its own territory?
Because the people in a territory could only try to persuade congress.
When did the US acquire Hawaii as a Territory?
In 1898 by Act of Congress.
Congress annexed this territory in 1845 by a joint resolution?
Texas
In what year did congress proclaim Hawaii a US Territory?
In 1898.
What territory did congress annexed in 1845 by a joint resolution?
texas
How much did congress pay for the entire Louisiana Territory?
$3,000,000
Why was oklahoma once known as the indian territory?
Because that was the area designated by Congress to be the territory into which Indian tribes were to be relocated.
