What is the most populous US state?
California is the most populous US state, with about 39 million people.
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- When did Alaska become a state?
“Alaska became the 49th state on January 3, 1959.”
Reference: US National Archives
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What is the largest US state by area?
Alaska is the largest US state by area. It is more than twice the size of Texas, the second-largest state.
How did the Louisiana Purchase change the size of the US?
In 1803 the US bought the Louisiana Territory from France for about $15 million. The deal roughly doubled the size of the country.