Objective summary about Territory Statehood (Tennessee Statehood)

William Blount governed the territory following his appointment by George Washington. Tennessee was the first Federal territory to apply for statehood to Congress. After a close vote on June 1, 1796, Tennessee became the 16th state of the Union.

Explanation:

In 1795 Governor Blount called for a constitutional convention in Knoxville to begin the process of joining the Union. The delegates converted the territory to a state with an organized government and constitution before applying to Congress for admission to the Union.

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