Which of the following had to take place before a western territory was admitted to the Union as a state? Select the two correct answers.
A.
The territory had to draft a constitution.
B.
Congress had to pass an enabling act for the territory.
C.
The territory had to elect a governor.
D.
The territory’s population had to reach 100,000 people.
E.
The territory had to elect representatives to Congress.
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The correct answers are A and B. A western territory had to draft a constitution and Congress had to pass an enabling act for the territory before it could be admitted to the Union as a state. C, D, and E are not necessary steps for a western territory to be admitted to the Union as a state.
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