Knowledge Test On US States: Quiz!
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which of these states were granted statehood first?
- A.
Tennessee
- B.
Iowa
- C.
Missouri
- D.
Hawaii
Correct Answer
A. TennesseeExplanation
Tennessee was granted statehood first because it became the 16th state of the United States on June 1, 1796. Iowa became a state on December 28, 1846, Missouri on August 10, 1821, and Hawaii on August 21, 1959.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of these states were granted statehood first?
- A.
Wyoming
- B.
Nevada
- C.
Texas
- D.
Colorado
Correct Answer
C. TexasExplanation
Texas was granted statehood first among the given options. Texas became a state on December 29, 1845, making it the 28th state to join the United States. Wyoming became a state on July 10, 1890, Nevada on October 31, 1864, and Colorado on August 1, 1876. Therefore, Texas was the earliest state to be granted statehood.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which of these states were granted statehood first?
- A.
Hawaii
- B.
Alaska
- C.
New Mexico
- D.
Utah
Correct Answer
D. UtahExplanation
Utah was granted statehood before Hawaii, Alaska, and New Mexico.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of these states were granted statehood first?
- A.
Iowa
- B.
Washington
- C.
Kentucky
- D.
New Hampshire
Correct Answer
D. New HampshireExplanation
New Hampshire was granted statehood before the other three states listed. This can be inferred based on the chronological order of the states' admissions to the Union. Iowa was admitted in 1846, Washington in 1889, and Kentucky in 1792. However, New Hampshire was admitted as a state on June 21, 1788, making it the earliest statehood among the given options.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of these states were granted official statehood the most recent?
- A.
Connecticut
- B.
New York
- C.
Vermont
- D.
Alabama
Correct Answer
D. AlabamaExplanation
Alabama was granted official statehood most recently among the given options.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which of these states most recently achieved U.S. statehood?
- A.
North Dakota
- B.
North Carolina
- C.
California
- D.
Georgia
Correct Answer
A. North DakotaExplanation
North Dakota is the correct answer because it achieved U.S. statehood most recently. It was admitted as the 39th state on November 2, 1889. In contrast, North Carolina was admitted as the 12th state on November 21, 1789, California as the 31st state on September 9, 1850, and Georgia as the 4th state on January 2, 1788.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which of these states were granted official statehood the most recent?
- A.
Rhode Island
- B.
West Virginia
- C.
Tennessee
- D.
Colorado
Correct Answer
D. ColoradoExplanation
Colorado was granted official statehood the most recent.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which of the following states was most recently granted official statehood?
- A.
Indiana
- B.
Delaware
- C.
North Carolina
- D.
Washington
Correct Answer
D. WashingtonExplanation
Washington was most recently granted official statehood because it was admitted to the United States as the 42nd state on November 11, 1889. Indiana was admitted on December 11, 1816, Delaware on December 7, 1787, and North Carolina on November 21, 1789.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of these U.S. states was most recently granted official statehood?
- A.
Georgia
- B.
Oklahoma
- C.
Indiana
- D.
North Carolina
Correct Answer
B. OklahomaExplanation
Oklahoma was most recently granted official statehood among the given options. It became the 46th state of the United States on November 16, 1907. Prior to that, Georgia became a state on January 2, 1788, Indiana on December 11, 1816, and North Carolina on November 21, 1789.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which of these states most recently achieved official statehood?
- A.
Texas
- B.
North Carolina
- C.
Mississippi
- D.
Idaho
Correct Answer
D. IdahoExplanation
Idaho most recently achieved official statehood.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which of the following states was most recently granted official statehood?
- A.
Massachusetts
- B.
Illinois
- C.
New York
- D.
Washington
Correct Answer
D. WashingtonExplanation
Washington was most recently granted official statehood because it became the 42nd state of the United States on November 11, 1889. Massachusetts became a state on February 6, 1788, Illinois on December 3, 1818, and New York on July 26, 1788.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Which of these U.S. states was granted official statehood most recently?
- A.
Rhode Island
- B.
New Hampshire
- C.
Louisiana
- D.
New York
Correct Answer
C. LouisianaExplanation
Louisiana was granted official statehood most recently among the given options. This is because Louisiana became a state on April 30, 1812, making it the most recent state to be granted statehood. Rhode Island became a state on May 29, 1790, New Hampshire on June 21, 1788, and New York on July 26, 1788, making them older in terms of statehood.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Which of these states were granted official statehood the most recent?
- A.
Montana
- B.
Tennessee
- C.
Michigan
- D.
Massachusetts
Correct Answer
A. MontanaExplanation
Montana is the correct answer because it was granted official statehood most recently compared to the other options.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Which of these states were granted official statehood the most recent?
- A.
Illinois
- B.
Ohio
- C.
New Jersey
- D.
Minnesota
Correct Answer
D. MinnesotaExplanation
Minnesota was granted official statehood most recently.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Which of these states were granted official statehood the most recent?
- A.
New Jersey
- B.
Mississippi
- C.
Connecticut
- D.
Rhode Island
Correct Answer
B. MississippiExplanation
Mississippi was granted official statehood the most recent. This means that Mississippi became a state more recently than New Jersey, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.Rate this question:
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