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== Historical Background == | == Historical Background == | ||
'''1848-1853--'''Mexico ceded the portion of Arizona north of the Gila River to the United States. This became part of New Mexico Territory in 1850. In 1853, The Gadsden Purchase added the area south of Gila. | |||
'''1863-1866--'''Arizona was organized as a separate territory. The first four counties were organized in 1864. In 1866, the northwestern part of Arizona Territory was transferred to the new state of Nevada. | |||
'''1912--'''Arizona became a state. | |||
== Indexes == | == Indexes == | ||