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What established the rules for statehood used to admit mississippi to the union?

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Answer: James Madison

Examples: James Madison signed the enabling legislation for Mississippi statehood on 1 March 1817, with a convention to be held at the territorial capital in July. Forty-seven delegates representing fourteen counties met in the Methodist church in Washington with Gov. Holmes presiding.
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