the money would be used to build an education system. No private companies or individuals were entitled to the land, as it was now property of the federal government. North and South Dakota representatives were to assemble at a joint convention in Bismarck, North Dakota, to decide the borderline between the two states. Other items on the agenda that were to be split between the two states were public records, territory debt, and property. Each state was expected to pay for its share of the debts, as though they belonged solely to that state and were not previously shared with a territory. References External links 1889 in American law Montana Territory Dakota Territory Pre-statehood history of North Dakota Pre-statehood history of South Dakota Pre-statehood history of Washington (state) United States federal territory and statehood legislation 1889 in American politics 1889 in Montana 1889 in Dakota Territory