Were there 19 states in the union??
http://www.armystudyguide.com/content/army_board_study_guide_topics/flags/dates-the-states-entered-.shtml
There were 19 states until the 20th state joined!
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To determine whether there were 19 states in the union, we can refer to various sources such as history books, government records, or reputable websites. One such website is the Army Study Guide, which provides information on various topics including the dates the states entered the union.
By clicking on the link provided (http://www.armystudyguide.com/content/army_board_study_guide_topics/flags/dates-the-states-entered-.shtml), you can access a page that lists the dates when each state joined the union.
Upon reviewing this information, you will find that there were indeed 19 states in the union at one point in time. However, the information provided on the Army Study Guide states that the 20th state then joined the union.
Therefore, to answer your question, there were 19 states in the union until the 20th state joined.