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== Historical Background == | == Historical Background == | ||
'''1848--'''Nevada was part of the area ceded by Mexico to the United States. | |||
'''1850--'''When Utah Territory was organized, almost all of present-day Nevada was included except the southern tip, which wsa then part of the New Mexico Territory. | |||
'''1861--'''Congress created Nevada Territory. In 1862 the territory was enlarged by shifting the eastern boundary. | |||
'''1863--'''Nevada became a state. In 1866 and 1867 more easter land was gained from Utah Territory, and the southern tip was acquired from Arizona Territory. | |||
== Indexes == | == Indexes == | ||