Creating new states refers to the process of establishing additional political entities within a country's existing boundaries with their own governments, constitutions, rights, and representation.
Related terms
Admissions Act: Legislation passed by Congress that outlines the process for a territory to become a state.
Statehood: The status of being recognized as an official state within a country's political framework.
Enabling Act: A law enacted by Congress that provides the framework and conditions for territories to draft their own constitutions and apply for statehood.