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Lines in the Sand: The politics of territorial division in the American West, 1789-1912.
- Source :
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Conference Papers -- American Political Science Association . 2011, p1-40. 40p. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- The article offers information on the politics of territorial division in the U.S. which includes creation of Wisconsin Territory from Michigan, creation of Illinois Territory from Indiana and creation of Michigan Territory from Indiana. It discusses several facts which includes concerns of territorial organization, fluidity of the jurisdictional boundaries and the inherently temporary nature of a territory.
- Subjects :
- UNITED States territories & possessions
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Details
- Language :
- English
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Conference Papers -- American Political Science Association
- Publication Type :
- Conference
- Accession number :
- 94859861