In what year did Nebraska become a state?

Nebraska became a state on March 1, 1867. This date marks Nebraska's admission as the 37th state of the United States. The process leading to statehood began with the establishment of the Nebraska Territory in 1854, following the Kansas-Nebraska Act. Throughout the early years of the territory, settlement and population growth increased, ultimately leading to its statehood. The year 1867 is significant not just as a point of state formation, but also represents a pivotal moment in American history, as it came shortly after the Civil War, during a time of reconstruction and expansion across the nation.

The other years listed do not represent Nebraska's statehood; for example, 1846 predates the establishment of the Nebraska Territory, while 1861 was part of the Civil War period when Nebraska was still a territory. The year 1871 also comes after Nebraska's statehood, so it does not apply in this context either.