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What year did Idaho become a state?

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1890

Why this is the correct answer

Idaho became a state on July 3, 1890, completing years of settlement and territorial organization following the discovery of gold and silver in the region during the 1860s. Its admission came alongside Wyoming just two days later, adding two western states in a single week.

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