Canadian Statehood

Back in 1777 Canada was considering joining The United States, and The Articles of Confederation specified that it could be done.

In US History

The Articles of Confederation, Article XI reads:

“Article XI. Canada acceding to this confederation, and joining in the measures of the united states, shall be admitted into, and entitled to all the advantages of this union: but no other colony shall be admitted into the same, unless such admission be agreed to by nine states.”

Statehood was specifically made available to Canada.