Year Population 1860 11,594 1870 23,955 1880 75,116 1890 357,232 1900 518,103 Use the table to answer the question. Based on the data, during which decade did Washington Territory become able to apply for statehood? (1 point) Responses 1870s 1870s 1890s 1890s 1880s

Answer 1

Based on the data provided, Washington Territory's population in 1890 was 357,232. According to historical context, a territory needed a population of at least 60,000 to apply for statehood. Washington Territory reached and exceeded this population requirement during the 1890s. Therefore, the correct response is:

1890s.