When California gained statehood, they became one of the most populated states in the Unites States. People had come in from the Gold Rush of 1849. These cities such as San Diego, Las Angeles and San Francisco were known as 'Boom Towns". California also was split between slave and free state. Some Mexicans lived there, and Anglo - Americans.
it was the 4th state to gain statehood.
Ohio
Sorry, but this probably did not help, but it gained its statehood in 1788. True fact.
In 1912 either or both of Arizona and New Mexico gained statehood.
Wyoming officially gained statehood when President Harrison signed the Statehood Bill on July 10, 1890.
California's application for statehood.
Wyoming officially gained statehood when President Harrison signed the Statehood Bill on July 10, 1890.
Delaware
Anguilla has never gained independence OR statehood. It has been a British Overseas Territory for over 400 years.Anguilla has never gained independence OR statehood. It has been a British Overseas Territory for over 400 years.
There are two: Baja California (Statehood 1953) and Baja California Sur (Statehood 1974)
A lot of interesting facts can be found in the book "The Light and the Glory" by Peter Marshall and David Manuel.
California was the 31st state to receive statehood on Monday, September 9, 1850.California was the 31st state to receive statehood on Monday, September 9, 1850.California was the 31st state to receive statehood on Monday, September 9, 1850.California was the 31st state to receive statehood on Monday, September 9, 1850.California was the 31st state to receive statehood on Monday, September 9, 1850.California was the 31st state to receive statehood on Monday, September 9, 1850.