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How many states were before 1860?
Hawaii was a sovereign state between 1894 and 1898 before it became a territory. Five states were added during the 20th century. The last states to be added to the US were Alaska and Hawaii in 1959….States and Their Dates of Admission to the Union.
| 33 | |
| State | Oregon |
| Status Before Statehood | Territory established Aug. 14, 1848 |
| Date Admitted to the Union | Feb. 14, 1859 |
When did the US get all 50 states?
The colonies became part of the United States in 1788 with the merging of New Hampshire as the ninth state to ratify the United States Constitution….States Ranked by Date They Entered the Union.
| RANK | STATE | DATE ENTERED THE UNION |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Arizona | February 14, 1912 |
| 49 | Alaska | January 3, 1959 |
| 50 | Hawaii | August 21, 1959 |
When did the first 13 states become States?
The first 13 became states in July 1776 when they agreed to the United States Declaration of Independence. Each of those 13 agreed to the first U.S. constitution, called the Articles of Confederation, which formed the first Union of states between 1777 and 1781.
Are there 51 states in America?
51 or 52 States in the United States of America. The United States of America (USA) sometimes shortened as United States (U.S.) or just America is composed of 50 states and a federal district (Washington, D.C). The USA also has a number of unincorporated territories. These include islands such as Puerto Rico, Guam, and American Samoa to name a few.
When was the last state added to the United States?
The last state (50) to be added was Hawaii in 1959. Remembering that the US has 51 or 52 states is a common Mandela Effect, seemingly from people even living in the US, although if the responses are to be believed online, it appears as though this misconception is generally coming from non-US residents.
When did the 50 states join the Union?
Below is a list of all 50 states in the order they joined the Union . The first 13 became states in July 1776 when they agreed to the United States Declaration of Independence. Each of those 13 agreed to the first U.S. constitution, called the Articles of Confederation, which formed the first Union of states between 1777 and 1781.