Minnesota became a state in 1858. I imagine it became a state because the people that lived in Minnesota territory wanted the benefits of statehood such as voting in national elections, and other such benefits.
To add more on that, it became a state exactly on May11,1858
It became the 32nd US State on 11 May 1858.
Minnesota became a state on may 11, 1858
Minnesota became a state the same way other states became states. The leaders of the Minnesota Territory petitioned the US Congress to join the union. After verifying that Minnesota had a viable constitution, large enough population, and a functional government, the US congress passed a law admitting Minnesota as a state. That happened on May 11, 1858.
* Month: May. * Day: Tuesday the 11th. * Year: 1858.
Minnesota
Minnesota is not a country. Minnesota became a US state on May 11, 1858.
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On May 11, 1858, Minnesota became the 32nd state admitted into the Union.
Minnesota gained statehood in 1858 it became the 32nd US state. The state was rich in iron ore.
On May 11, 1858, Minnesota became the 32nd state admitted into the Union.
Minnesota was admitted into the Union on May 11, 1858 becoming the 32nd state to join the Union.