Ultimate Quiz On US States Trivia!

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    Which of these U.S. states was granted statehood first?

    • Colorado
    • Alaska
    • California
    • Iowa
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Dive into the 'Ultimate Quiz on US States Trivia!' and explore which U. S. States were granted statehood first. This quiz assesses your knowledge of U. S. State history and geography, enhancing your understanding of state formation timelines.

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  • 2. 

    Which of these states were granted statehood first?

    • Alaska

    • Hawaii

    • Kansas

    • Colorado

    Correct Answer
    A. Kansas
    Explanation
    Kansas was granted statehood before Alaska, Hawaii, and Colorado.

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  • 3. 

    Which of these states were granted statehood first?

    • Alabama

    • Kentucky

    • Wisconsin

    • Minnesota

    Correct Answer
    A. Kentucky
    Explanation
    Kentucky was granted statehood first among the given options. This can be attributed to the fact that Kentucky was settled earlier than the other states and had a more established population and government. Additionally, Kentucky's path to statehood was expedited by its close ties to Virginia, which was already a state at the time.

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  • 4. 

    Which of these states were granted statehood first?

    • Wisconsin

    • Alaska

    • Hawaii

    • Maine

    Correct Answer
    A. Maine
    Explanation
    Maine was granted statehood first among the given states. This can be inferred from the fact that Maine became a state on March 15, 1820, while Wisconsin became a state on May 29, 1848, Alaska on January 3, 1959, and Hawaii on August 21, 1959. Therefore, Maine is the correct answer.

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  • 5. 

    Which of these states were granted statehood first?

    • Michigan

    • Nevada

    • Arizona

    • Kansas

    Correct Answer
    A. Michigan
    Explanation
    Michigan was granted statehood first because it became a state on January 26, 1837, making it the 26th state to join the Union. Nevada became a state on October 31, 1864, Arizona on February 14, 1912, and Kansas on January 29, 1861. Therefore, Michigan was granted statehood before the other options listed.

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    Which of these states were granted statehood first?

    • Idaho

    • Missouri

    • Minnesota

    • New Mexico

    Correct Answer
    A. Missouri
    Explanation
    Missouri was granted statehood first among the given options. It became a state on August 10, 1821, making it the 24th state to join the United States. Idaho became a state on July 3, 1890, Minnesota on May 11, 1858, and New Mexico on January 6, 1912.

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  • 7. 

    Which of these states were granted statehood first?

    • Arizona

    • Alaska

    • Hawaii

    • Nebraska

    Correct Answer
    A. Nebraska
    Explanation
    Nebraska was granted statehood first because it became a state on March 1, 1867. Arizona became a state on February 14, 1912, Alaska on January 3, 1959, and Hawaii on August 21, 1959.

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    Which of these states were granted statehood first?

    • Idaho

    • Maine

    • Nevada

    • New Jersey

    Correct Answer
    A. New Jersey
    Explanation
    New Jersey was granted statehood first because it was one of the original thirteen colonies and became a state on December 18, 1787. Idaho, Maine, and Nevada were all granted statehood at later dates.

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    Which of these states were granted statehood first?

    • New York

    • Kansas

    • Kentucky

    • West Virginia

    Correct Answer
    A. New York
    Explanation
    New York was granted statehood first because it was one of the original thirteen colonies and became a state on July 26, 1788. Kansas became a state on January 29, 1861, Kentucky on June 1, 1792, and West Virginia on June 20, 1863. Therefore, New York predates all the other states listed in terms of statehood.

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    Which of these U.S. states was granted statehood first?

    • Kansas

    • Ohio

    • Missouri

    • Michigan

    Correct Answer
    A. Ohio
    Explanation
    Ohio was granted statehood first among the given options. Ohio became the 17th state of the United States on March 1, 1803. It was admitted to the Union before Kansas, Missouri, and Michigan.

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    Which of these states were granted statehood first?

    • Rhode Island

    • Kansas

    • Illinois

    • Oklahoma

    Correct Answer
    A. Rhode Island
    Explanation
    Rhode Island was granted statehood first among the given options. This is because Rhode Island became the 13th state to join the United States on May 29, 1790. Kansas was granted statehood on January 29, 1861, Illinois on December 3, 1818, and Oklahoma on November 16, 1907. Therefore, Rhode Island has the earliest statehood date compared to the other states listed.

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    Which of these states were granted statehood first?

    • Tennessee

    • West Virginia

    • Pennsylvania

    • South Carolina

    Correct Answer
    A. Pennsylvania
    Explanation
    Pennsylvania was granted statehood first among the given options. It was one of the original 13 colonies and became a state on December 12, 1787. Tennessee became a state on June 1, 1796, West Virginia on June 20, 1863, and South Carolina on May 23, 1788. Therefore, Pennsylvania is the correct answer as it achieved statehood before the other three states.

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  • 13. 

    Which of these states were granted statehood first?

    • New Mexico

    • Hawaii

    • Alaska

    • Arizona

    Correct Answer
    A. New Mexico
    Explanation
    New Mexico was granted statehood before Hawaii, Alaska, and Arizona.

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  • 14. 

    Which of these states were granted statehood first?

    • Hawaii

    • Rhode Island

    • Vermont

    • Idaho

    Correct Answer
    A. Rhode Island
    Explanation
    Rhode Island was granted statehood first among the given options. This can be attributed to the fact that Rhode Island was one of the original thirteen colonies and played a significant role in the American Revolution. It declared independence from Britain in 1776 and was granted statehood on May 29, 1790. On the other hand, Hawaii became a state on August 21, 1959, Vermont on March 4, 1791, and Idaho on July 3, 1890.

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    Which of these states were granted statehood first?

    • Oregon

    • Vermont

    • Alaska

    • South Dakota

    Correct Answer
    A. Vermont
    Explanation
    Vermont was granted statehood first among the given options. This can be attributed to the fact that Vermont was an independent republic before becoming a state. It declared independence from Great Britain in 1777 and functioned as an independent entity until it was admitted to the Union as the 14th state on March 4, 1791. On the other hand, Oregon was admitted on February 14, 1859; Alaska on January 3, 1959; and South Dakota on November 2, 1889.

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