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.

Question

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.

SAY THE CORRECT ANSWER AND EXPLAIN WHY, DON'T GUESS

Answer 1

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.