Territory of Baja California Norte facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Territory of Baja California Norte
Territorio Norte de Baja California
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| Territory of Mexico | |||||||||
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 Location of the Territory of Baja California Norte (red) in Mexico. |
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| Capital | Mexicali | ||||||||
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• 1947–1952
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Alfonso García González (last) | ||||||||
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• Established
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1931 | ||||||||
| 16 January 1952 | |||||||||
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The Territory of Baja California Norte was a special area in Mexico that was managed by the federal government. It existed from 1931 to 1952. Today, this area is known as the Baja California state. It is located in the northern part of the Baja California peninsula.
History of the Territory
In December 1930, the Mexican Congress made an important change to the country's Constitution. This change divided the larger Baja California Territory into two smaller territories. These new areas were called the Territory of Baja California Norte and the Territory of Baja California Sur. The line that separated them was set at the 28th parallel north.
Becoming a State
Starting in 1939, different groups began to form. Their main goal was to help the Baja territory become a full state of Mexico.
On November 15, 1951, Miguel Alemán Valdés, who was the President at the time, sent a proposal to Congress. He suggested changing parts of the constitution. This change would turn the Territory of Baja California Norte into the "Free and Sovereign State of Baja California."
Congress approved this idea on December 31, 1951. The official announcement was published on January 16, 1952. After this, Alfonso García González, who was the last governor of the territory, became the temporary governor of the new state.
See also
In Spanish: Territorio Norte de Baja California para niños
