Territorial evolution of Arizona

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The following timeline traces the territorial evolution of the U.S. State of Arizona .

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See also

Flag of California.svg Territorial evolution of California
Flag of Colorado.svg List of territorial claims and designations in Colorado
Flag of Nevada.svg Territorial evolution of Nevada
Flag of New Mexico.svg Territorial evolution of New Mexico
Flag of Utah.svg Territorial evolution of Utah

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The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the U.S. state of Arizona:

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Territorial evolution of Utah</span>

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Territorial evolution of Nevada</span>

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Territorial evolution of California</span> Timeline

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Hispanic and Latino Arizonans are residents of the state of Arizona who are of Hispanic or Latino ancestry. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, Hispanics and Latinos of any race were 30% of the state's population.

References

  1. Thirty-seventh United States Congress (February 24, 1863). "An Act to provide a temporary Government for the Territory of Arizona, and for other Purposes" . Retrieved June 5, 2009.
  2. Decisions of the Department of the Interior in cases relating to the public lands: 1927–1954. United States. Department of the Interior. Washington. For sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 25, 337. hdl:2027/mdp.39015084910804.