Nevada became the 36th state on October 31, 1864, after telegraphing the Constitution of Nevada to the Congress days before the November 8 presidential election (the largest and costliest transmission ever by telegraph). Statehood was rushed to help ensure three electoral votes for Abraham Lincoln's reelection and add to the Republican congressional majorities. Nevada became the second of two states added to the Union during the Civil War (the first being West Virginia) and became known as the “Battle Born State” as a result of when it achieved statehood. Show Prior to European contact, Native Americans of the Paiute, Shoshone, and Washoe tribes inhabited the land comprising the modern state. The first Europeans to explore the region originated from Spain. They gave the region the name of Nevada (snowy) due to the snow which covered the mountains at winter. The area formed part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain, becoming part of Mexico when that country gained independence in 1821. The United States acquired the territory in 1848 following its victory in the Mexican-American War, and the area was eventually incorporated as part of Utah Territory in 1850. The discovery of silver at the Comstock Lode in 1859 led to a population boom that became an impetus to the creation of Nevada Territory out of western Utah Territory in 1861 Nevada's harsh but rich environment shaped its history and culture. Before 1858 small Mormon settlements along the Utah border sustained their communities through faith, but the secular western section stumbled along until the great silver strikes beginning in 1858 created boom towns and fabulous fortunes. After the beginning of the 20th century, profits declined while Progressive reformers sought to curb rampaging capitalism and its attendant miseries. They imagined a civilized Nevada of universities, lofty idealism, and social reform. But an economic bust during the 1910s and disillusionment from failures at social reform and a population decline of nearly one-fourth meant that by 1920 Nevada had degenerated into a "beautiful desert of buried hopes.” The boom returned when big time gambling arrived in 1931, and with good transportation (especially to California metropolitan areas), the nation's easiest divorce laws, and a speculative get-rich-quick spirit, Nevada had a boom-and-bust economy that was mostly boom until the worldwide financial crisis of 2008 revealed extravagant speculation in housing and casinos on an epic scale. Nevada is largely desert and semiarid, much of it located within the Great Basin. Areas south of the Great Basin are located within the Mojave Desert, while Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada lie on the western edge. Nevada is also home to the Hoover Dam, which was the single largest public works project in the history of the United States, and Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the country. Quick Facts About NevadaDate of Statehood: October 31, 1864 Capital: Carson City Population: 2,770,551 (2010) Size: 7th largest state, 110,572 square miles 87% is federal or tribal land 17 counties, 27 recognized tribes Nickname(s): Battle-Born State; Sagebrush State; Silver State Motto: All for Our Country Tree: Single-Leaf Piñon and Bristlecone Pine Flower: Sagebrush Bird: Mountain Bluebird Temperatures: High:118F Low: -50 F Interesting Facts: Fourth most seismically active state in the U.S. 400,000 acres burn annually – Third highest in the U.S. 12 of the world’s largest hotels are in Las Vegas Nevada's 27 Recognized Tribes
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How is the Nevada Constitution amended?The approved amendment must be passed by voters in two successive general elections before it can be added to the Nevada Constitution.
How many times has Nevada Constitution been amended?The current (and first) Nevada Constitution was adopted in 1864. The current constitution has been amended over 107 times.
What is the revision process on the Nevada Constitution?A majority of all members of both houses must pass the proposed amendment. The proposed amendment must then pass the next consecutive biennial session. If it passes, the proposed amendment is sent to the people for vote. If the majority of the registered votes pass the amendment, the constitution is amended/changed.
How does the Nevada Constitution mirror the Constitution of the United States?The Nevada Constitution provides for a system of separation of powers. Much like that at the national level. Separation of powers is basically a horizontal division of power. And as a horizontal division of power, the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches exercise separate independent authority.
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