Territory and Statehood Flashcards

1
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Territory

A

land controlled by the federal government prior to statehood

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2
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Deseret

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original name for the state of Utah

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3
Q

suffrage

A

right to vote

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4
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ore

A

metal that can be mined for profit

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5
Q

polygamy

A

having more than one wife

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6
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Citizen

A

legal resident of the United States who has rights and protections by law

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7
Q

Fillmore

A

original capital of Utah

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8
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Salt Lake City

A

capital of Utah

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9
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Judicial

A

branch of government that “judges” the laws

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10
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Executive

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branch of government that passes or vetos laws

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Legislative

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branch of government that writes laws

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