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South Dakota Then and Now: Government, Leaders, and the Economy — Quiz

Question 3 • U.S. Government

What allowed South Dakota to become a state in 1889?

Answer
A
A vote by all the neighboring states.
B
A peace treaty with North Dakota.
C
A decision by the South Dakota tribal councils.
D
The Enabling Act, which required a constitution.

Explanation

The Enabling Act authorized South Dakota to form a state government and required it to adopt a constitution. After meeting those conditions, South Dakota was admitted to the Union in 1889. The neighboring states, a treaty with North Dakota, and tribal councils did not grant statehood.

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