Both Alaska and Hawaii became states in 1959.

Question

What else do they have in common?
Responses

Both were annexed following U.S. invasions.
Both were annexed following U.S. invasions.

Both became U.S. territories during the late 1800s.
Both became U.S. territories during the late 1800s.

Both were ruled by women until becoming U.S. territories.
Both were ruled by women until becoming U.S. territories.

Answer 1

Among the options provided, the correct statement is:

Both became U.S. territories during the late 1800s.

Alaska was purchased from Russia in 1867 and became a U.S. territory in 1912, while Hawaii was annexed in 1898 and became a U.S. territory in 1900.

The other statements regarding invasions and being ruled by women are not accurate.