Arizona territory facts for kids
The Arizona Territory was a part of the United States that existed for many years. It was a territory from February 24, 1863, until February 14, 1912. During this time, it was not yet a state.
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How Arizona Territory Began
The land that became the Arizona Territory was once part of Mexico. In 1848, after the Mexican-American War, a large area of land was transferred from Mexico to the United States. This transfer was called the Mexican Cession.
After this, the United States government began to draw new maps. They created borders for several new territories. These included areas that would later become Arizona, Colorado, and California. The Arizona Territory was first outlined in 1850.
Adding More Land
In 1853, the United States bought more land from Mexico. This purchase was known as the Gadsden Purchase. This new land was added to the Arizona Territory, making it larger.
The End of the Territory
The Arizona Territory did not last forever. On January 6, 1912, it was divided. Part of the territory became the new state of New Mexico.
Just one month later, on February 14, 1912, the remaining part of the Arizona Territory became the state of Arizona. This marked the end of the Arizona Territory.
Now Part of
Today, the land that was once the Arizona Territory is part of these states:
Images for kids
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Map of the Arizona Territory in 1860.
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The flag of New Mexico.
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The flag of Arizona.
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The flag of Nevada.
See also
In Spanish: Territorio de Arizona para niños
