2. How does a territory become a state?

Answer 1

In 1835, there was a conflict between Michigan and Ohio over the port of Toledo. (It was almost an entirely bloodless war) In the outcome, Ohio got the Toledo strip and the port of Toledo, mainly because it was a state at the time and Michigan was a territory. However, although it had to give up the Toledo strip, the U.S. allowed it to become a state and granted it its current Upper Peninsula. At the time, Ohio had a better benefit with having Toledo. But, with the discovery of copper and iron in the Upper Peninsula, as well as plentiful timber, Michigan gained huge profit. So now, Michigan got the better deal after all.

Answer 2

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 is what first established the territorial governments in the Great Lakes region and set a pattern for future western development. When the male population of a territory reached 5,000, it could elect a legislature and send a delegate to congress. When the population reached 60,000, the territory could enter the Union as a state, on equal status with all other states, including the original thirteen.

Answer 3

i know two Hawaii and Alaska

Answer 4

The process by which the United States territories attain full statehood is, at best, an inexact art.

Answer 5

It was Michigan to first become a state.