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Nevada became a state (1864) because of the increase of population in the western half of the Utah Territory. This was mostly due to the discovery of silver at the Comstock Lode in 1859.

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Nothing much people of interested of the west , gold miners and immigrants settle the states and probably push the natives out. It became a state in 1864 during the eve of the Civil war.

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many people formed together and decided to make a state and enter it into the union

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Nevada became a state in 1864 while Lincoln was president.

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History of the state of nevada?

Nevada became a state in 1864. It is the 7th largest state, and was added to America for mining purposes.


What is the Nevada Became a state in?

Nevada became the 36th state on October 31, 1864.


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When did Nevada beecome a state?

Nevada was ammited October 31,1864.~Selina H.


Who was our president when Nevada became a state?

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Nevada became the 36th state of the United States on October 31, 1864. Before Nevada became a state, it was part of the Nevada Territory that existed from March 2, 1861, until October 31, 1864.


What was the population of Nevada in 1800?

the population of Nevada in 1800 is 0. Nevada became a state in 1864.


Who was the president when Nevada became a state?

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it was a territory and became a state in the civil war


Who was the president when nevada became states?

Lincoln was President. Nevada became a state in 1864, during the Civil War.


When is Nevada's birthday?

Nevada's birthday is October 31, 1864 and it became a state then too.