How did Montana get its shape?

Answer 1

Idaho's nickname is The Gem State because of its abundance of Natural Resources and scenic areas that include snow-capped mountain ranges, rapids, vast lakes and steep canyons. The waters of Snake River rush through Hells Canyon, the deepest canyon in the United States. Shoshone Falls plunges down rugged cliffs from a height greater than that of Niagara falls.

Answer 2

When Washington state finally broke away from Oregon Territory, all they had to do was find an eastern border with Idaho. The northern border with Canada was already set at 49 degrees north. The Columbia River with separates Oregon and Washington is Washington southern border. But at city of Walla Walla, Oregon tried to take that, but Washington didn't back down because they needed that land for farming and goods.

Answer 3

Through the establishment of other territories and states.

1846 - Treaty with Great Britain established Pacific Northwest as part of the US.

1848, Aug. 14 - Oregon Territory was established which included Idaho, Washington and parts of Montana and Wyoming.

1853 Washington Territory established to include Northern Idaho and part of Montana.

1853 Oregon Territory now included Southern Idaho, and part of Wyoming.

1859, Feb. 14 - Oregon becomes a State (present Oregon boundaries). The southern portion of Idaho (and part of Wyoming) now is in the Washington Territory.

1863, March 4 - Idaho Territory is split off from Washington Territory. Portions of Idaho are in present day states of Wyoming and Montana.

1864, May 28 - Present day Montana Territory is established by splitting away from Idaho.

1868, July 25 - Present day Wyoming Territory is established by splitting away from Idaho.

Present day boundaries now exist.

Answer 4

The Gem State is Idaho's nickname due to the natural resources and scenic beauty.

Answer 5

Utah is a box shaped because it would be quicker for U.S congress to make utah as a state but naturally utah's geography is flat so they made their border lines neat and straight

Answer 6

polygon or sqare