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By Act of Congress, on August 1, 1876 because of Gold! The 1858 discovery of gold caused a population boom, just like it did in California 10 years previous. The miners found other profitable minerals as well and continued to mine for many years. As late as the 1940s, mountain streams in Ouray County ran yellow because of the residue (tailings) from the gold mills. Settlers also discovered Colorado's exquisite natural beauty.
On August 1, 1876, President Ulysses S. Grant issued the proclamation of statehood. Colorado was the 38th state to join the Union.
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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.
Denver is the capital of what state?
Denver is the capitol of Colorado
Was Colorado the 37th state?
no, Nebraska was the 37th, Colorado was the 38th.
What are the names of the two Colorado rivers that flow through the state?
The two Colorado rivers that flow through the state are the Colorado River and the Arkansas River.
What year was the Colorado state flag adopted?
The Colorado state flag was adopted on June 5, 1911
Was Colorado a state in 1859?
No. Colorado didn't become a state until 1876.
What date did Colorado become a state?
Colorado became a state on august 1, 1876.
What number did the state Colorado become a state?
38
What state is the centennial state?
True. Colorado was the only Territory to become a State in 1876 and is known as the Centennial State.
When did Colorado become a sate?
Colorado became a state on Agust 2, 1876
When did aquamarine become Colorado's state gem?
In 1971.
Who helped Colorado become a state?
because of war
What did Colorado become a state on?
new found land
Why was Denver the first to become a state?
Denver is not a state at all. It is a city in Colorado.
When did Colorado become an official state?
Colorado became the 38th US State on 1 August 1876. That's why it's called the Centennial State.
When did Colorado state bird become the state bird?
The lark bunting became the state bird of Colorado on the exact date of April 29, 1931.
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.
