What is the verb for when a state became a state?

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So for example, California was _____ in 1850.

2006-12-13 04:30:35 · 3 answers · asked by Ava M 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

California was given official statehood on September 9, 1850.

2006-12-13 05:01:54 · answer #1 · answered by boo's mom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

"Entered the union" is the phrase I've most often seen, e.g., South Carolina entered the union on May 23, 1788.

2006-12-13 16:43:46 · answer #2 · answered by Mooseles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

annexed

2006-12-13 12:39:40 · answer #3 · answered by daveetrice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋