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    Which of these states were granted statehood first?

    • Hawaii
    • Alaska
    • New Mexico
    • Utah
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Explore the history of US statehood with our engaging quiz! Test your knowledge on which states joined the Union first and which ones were the most recent. Perfect for learners interested in American history and geographic evolution.

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  • 2. 

    Which of these states most recently achieved official statehood?

    • Texas

    • North Carolina

    • Mississippi

    • Idaho

    Correct Answer
    A. Idaho
    Explanation
    Idaho most recently achieved official statehood.

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  • 3. 

    Which of these states were granted official statehood the most recent?

    • Illinois

    • Ohio

    • New Jersey

    • Minnesota

    Correct Answer
    A. Minnesota
    Explanation
    Minnesota was granted official statehood most recently.

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  • 4. 

    Which of the following states was most recently granted official statehood?

    • Indiana

    • Delaware

    • North Carolina

    • Washington

    Correct Answer
    A. Washington
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 5. 

    Which of these U.S. states was most recently granted official statehood?

    • Georgia

    • Oklahoma

    • Indiana

    • North Carolina

    Correct Answer
    A. Oklahoma
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 6. 

    Which of the following states was most recently granted official statehood?

    • Massachusetts

    • Illinois

    • New York

    • Washington

    Correct Answer
    A. Washington
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 7. 

    Which of these states were granted official statehood the most recent?

    • Montana

    • Tennessee

    • Michigan

    • Massachusetts

    Correct Answer
    A. Montana
    Explanation
    Montana is the correct answer because it was granted official statehood most recently compared to the other options.

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  • 8. 

    Which of these states were granted statehood first?

    • Wyoming

    • Nevada

    • Texas

    • Colorado

    Correct Answer
    A. Texas
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 9. 

    Which of these states were granted official statehood the most recent?

    • Rhode Island

    • West Virginia

    • Tennessee

    • Colorado

    Correct Answer
    A. Colorado
    Explanation
    Colorado was granted official statehood the most recent.

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  • 10. 

    Which of these U.S. states was granted official statehood most recently?

    • Rhode Island

    • New Hampshire

    • Louisiana

    • New York

    Correct Answer
    A. Louisiana
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 11. 

    Which of these states were granted official statehood the most recent?

    • New Jersey

    • Mississippi

    • Connecticut

    • Rhode Island

    Correct Answer
    A. Mississippi
    Explanation
    Mississippi was granted official statehood the most recent. This means that Mississippi became a state more recently than New Jersey, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.

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  • 12. 

    Which of these states were granted statehood first?

    • Tennessee

    • Iowa

    • Missouri

    • Hawaii

    Correct Answer
    A. Tennessee
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 13. 

    Which of these states were granted statehood first?

    • Iowa

    • Washington

    • Kentucky

    • New Hampshire

    Correct Answer
    A. New Hampshire
    Explanation
    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.

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    Which of these states were granted official statehood the most recent?

    • Connecticut

    • New York

    • Vermont

    • Alabama

    Correct Answer
    A. Alabama
    Explanation
    Alabama was granted official statehood most recently among the given options.

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    Which of these states most recently achieved U.S. statehood?

    • North Dakota

    • North Carolina

    • California

    • Georgia

    Correct Answer
    A. North Dakota
    Explanation
    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.

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