Utah's Path to Statehood

The video tutorial discusses Utah's prolonged struggle for statehood, starting from 1846 when Utah first requested to become a state. Despite multiple attempts over several decades, Utah faced repeated rejections due to not meeting the requirements set by the national government. The tutorial highlights the role of population and census data in these decisions. The video concludes with a transition to the next segment, encouraging students to engage with participation questions.

What year did Utah first request to become a state?

• 1887

• 1866

• 1856

• 1846

Why did the national government initially reject Utah's request for statehood?

• Utah was not interested

• Utah was too large

• Utah did not meet the requirements

• Utah had a small population

How many times did Utah apply for statehood between 1856 and 1866?

• Once

• Four times

• Twice

• Three times

What was a significant factor in the delay of Utah's statehood?

• Economic instability

• Cultural differences

• Population size

• Geographical location

In which year did Utah make its sixth request for statehood?

• 1876

• 1880

• 1887

• 1896

How many times was Utah rejected for statehood before 1887?

• Six

• Seven

• Five

• Four

What is one reason why being a state is considered special?

• Access to national parks

• More cultural festivals

• Representation in the national government

• Increased tourism

What activity does the teacher ask students to do after discussing the significance of statehood?

• Participate in a debate

• Create a presentation

• Answer Nearpod questions

• Write an essay