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Chapter 6 lesson 2
From Territory to State
Question | Answer |
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On what date did Idaho become a state? | July 3, 1890 |
Who was Idaho state's first governor? | George L Shoup |
What four things did the people in Idaho territory have to do in order to become a state? | 1) have a certain number of people living there 2) ask congress for permission, 3)write a state constitution, 4)set boundaries for the state |
How long did Shoup serve as governor? | 2 months |
Who finished Shoup's term in office as governor? | Lieutenant Governor Norman B Willey |
Who has served as Idaho's governor the longest? | Cecil Andrus with 14 years in office. |
Which president signed the documents making Idaho a state? | President Benjamin Harrison |
How many states were there in America before Idaho? | 42. Idaho is the 43rd state. |
Did Wyoming or Idaho become a state first? | Idaho |
The Idaho Statesman newspaper printed that Idaho was becoming the 44th state. what information was incorrect? | the 44th. Idaho became the 43rd state |
How did some Idaho towns celebrate statehood? | Parades, baseball games, contests, parties, bonfires, and fireworks. |