Struggle for Statehood Flashcards
1
Q
WHy did they want to be a state?
A
Women’s voting rights, Own constitution, 2 senators to Washington, Full citizens could vote, were Seen as equals, pay taxes, control education, Officials could no longer be appointed.
2
Q
What were the roadblocks
A
Separation of church and state, no national political parties, Immigrants, polygamy, public education funds, religious running schools.
3
Q
What were the laws
A
Edmunds tucker act, Morril Anti-bigamy act 1862,
