Hearings Before the Committee On the Territories of the House of Representatives On House Joint Resolution No. 14, Approving the Constitutions Formed by the Constitutional Conventions of the Territori

This volume contains the official record of the hearings before the Committee on the Territories of the House of Representatives concerning House Joint Resolution No. 14, which addresses the approval of the constitutions drafted by the constitutional conventions of the territories of New Mexico and Arizona in 1911. These hearings provide a detailed look into the debates, discussions, and considerations that shaped the path to statehood for these two southwestern territories. The documents include testimonies, arguments, and analyses presented to the committee, offering insights into the political, social, and economic factors influencing the decision-making process. This historical record is invaluable for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in understanding the complex process of territorial expansion and the evolution of statehood in the United States. It sheds light on the challenges and opportunities faced by New Mexico and Arizona as they sought to join the Union and offers a glimpse into the political landscape of the early 20th century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.