Sentence examples for gained statehood from inspiring English sources

The current number of seats in the House was set in 1911 with 433 members, with a provision for two more when Arizona and New Mexico gained statehood.

Though many national groups in Europe and the Middle East gained statehood, the Kurds were split among the new states of Iraq, Syria, and Turkey and the ancient one of Iran.

Another half century passed before Arizona even gained statehood.

Maine gained statehood in 1820 and assumed Massachusetts' obligations under these treaties.

The city was included in the Alabama Territory in 1817, after Mississippi gained statehood.

When Alaska and Hawaii gained statehood in 1959, the era of the incorporated territory ended -- except in one place.

But, he said, Palestinians must make peace with Israel before gaining statehood themselves.

But gaining statehood is not enough for Abbas or his Fatah organisation either.

The larger church, based in Salt Lake City, banned polygamy in the 1890's as a condition for Utah gaining statehood.

The sect split from the Salt Lake City-based Mormon Church after the church renounced polygamy in 1890 as a condition for Utah to gain statehood.

So, beyond gaining statehood and strangling Israel with millions of Palestinian refugees, the Abbas plan is then to sue Israel and "pursue claims" in any international forum that will listen.