Politics & Government

Indiana Achieves Statehood as 19th State

Indiana was granted statehood, becoming the 19th state in the United States. This transition from a territory to statehood reflected the growing population and desire for self-governance among its residents. Key figures in this movement included Jonathan Jennings, who became the state’s first governor. The enabling act passed by Congress facilitated this change, leading to Indiana's formal admission into the Union.

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