The Beehive State requested admission to the Union in 1849 under the name Deseret. After polygamous marriage practices were discontinued, it was finally admitted in 1896, under what name?
- Arizona
- Colorado
- South Dakota
- Utah
Answer
The correct answer is D) Utah.
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