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Württemberg became a state (Land) in the new Weimar Republic. Baden named itself a "democratic republic," Württemberg a "free popular state." Instead of monarchs, state presidents were in charge. They were elected by the state legislatures, in Baden by an annual change, in Württemberg after each legislative election.
Alaska became the 49th state of the United States in 1959. By 1859, Alaska's control had been held numerous indigenous and non-indigenous colonizers, first by the Russian Empire, and settled by non-indigenous populations since at least 1730s or earlier. Alaska was blessed with rich natural resources, and this wealth encouraged the US to ...
Indiana’s delegate to U.S. Congress, Jonathan Jennings, fought for the passage of the Enabling Act of 1816 as it gave Indiana the legal right to statehood. The act called for a constitutional ...
May 24, 2019 · Illinois was formerly known as Illinois Country before becoming the Territory of Illinois on March 1, 1809. Becoming a territory was an indication that the region was a territory of the US. Originally, the territory included portions of lands that became states of Wisconsin, eastern Minnesota, Illinois, and western Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Sep 21, 2021 · Summary. The creation of Oklahoma emerged in the early 1800s based on decisions to force Native Americans, mostly from the southern United States, to the area that became Oklahoma. Changes in the borders of Indian Territory and settlement gradually led to the emergence of Oklahoma territory after the Civil War.
May 14, 2019 · World Facts. When Did Vermont Become a State? On March 4, 1791, Vermont was officially admitted as the 14th state of the United States and the first state to be admitted outside the original 13 colonies.
Jul 22, 2021 · On January 17, 1893, a group of non-natives (5 Americans, 1 British, and 1 German) overthrew the queen as they saw the tariffs as a threat to their businesses. The local US government minister, John L. Stevens, then ordered US sailors to land on the island and take up positions on key areas of US interest.
