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    Which U.S. state was named for William Penn?

    • Utah
    • Rhode Island
    • South Carolina
    • Pennsylvania
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Engage in this US States MCQ Trivia Exam to test your knowledge on state populations, historical statehood, and namesakes. Ideal for learners interested in US geography and history, enhancing their understanding of state-specific facts.

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  • 2. 

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

    • Vermont

    • Louisiana

    • Hawaii

    • Missouri

    Correct Answer
    A. Hawaii
    Explanation
    Hawaii is the correct answer because it was granted official statehood most recently among the given options. Vermont became a state in 1791, Louisiana in 1812, and Missouri in 1821, while Hawaii became a state in 1959. Therefore, Hawaii is the most recent state to be granted official statehood.

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  • 3. 

    Which of these states had the fewest people residing within its borders at the start of the 21st century?

    • Wisconsin

    • New York

    • Pennsylvania

    • New Jersey

    Correct Answer
    A. Wisconsin
    Explanation
    Wisconsin had the fewest people residing within its borders at the start of the 21st century. This can be inferred based on the information provided in the question, which states that Wisconsin had the fewest people out of the given options.

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  • 4. 

    Which of these states were granted statehood first?

    • Virginia

    • Alabama

    • Alaska

    • Arizona

    Correct Answer
    A. Virginia
    Explanation
    Virginia was granted statehood first because it was one of the original thirteen colonies and played a significant role in the formation of the United States. It was admitted as a state on June 25, 1788, making it the first state to be granted statehood. Alabama, Alaska, and Arizona were all granted statehood at later dates.

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  • 5. 

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

    • South Carolina

    • Arizona

    • Tennessee

    • North Carolina

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

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  • 6. 

    Which of these states had the fewest people residing within its borders at the start of the 21st century?

    • Massachusetts

    • North Carolina

    • Virginia

    • New Mexico

    Correct Answer
    A. New Mexico
    Explanation
    New Mexico had the fewest people residing within its borders at the start of the 21st century.

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  • 7. 

    Which of these states was the least populated in 2007?

    • Oklahoma

    • North Dakota

    • New York

    • New Jersey

    Correct Answer
    A. North Dakota
    Explanation
    North Dakota was the least populated state in 2007 because it had the smallest population compared to the other options given.

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  • 8. 

    Which of these states were granted statehood first?

    • Maryland

    • Alaska

    • Idaho

    • Ohio

    Correct Answer
    A. Maryland
    Explanation
    Maryland was granted statehood first because it was one of the original thirteen colonies and played a significant role in the formation of the United States. It ratified the United States Constitution on April 28, 1788, becoming the seventh state to join the Union. Alaska, Idaho, and Ohio gained statehood much later, with Alaska becoming a state in 1959, Idaho in 1890, and Ohio in 1803.

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  • 9. 

    Which of these states were granted statehood first?

    • New Mexico

    • Idaho

    • Maine

    • Massachusetts

    Correct Answer
    A. Massachusetts
    Explanation
    Massachusetts was granted statehood first among the given options. It became a state on February 6, 1788. New Mexico became a state on January 6, 1912, Idaho on July 3, 1890, and Maine on March 15, 1820.

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  • 10. 

    Which of these states were granted statehood first?

    • South Carolina

    • Colorado

    • Alabama

    • Nebraska

    Correct Answer
    A. South Carolina
    Explanation
    South Carolina was the first state to be granted statehood out of the given options. This can be inferred from the chronological order of statehood for each state. While the exact dates are not provided, historically South Carolina was one of the original 13 colonies and was admitted to the Union on May 23, 1788, making it one of the earliest states to gain statehood.

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  • 11. 

    Which of these states were granted statehood first?

    • Colorado

    • Vermont

    • Mississippi

    • Wisconsin

    Correct Answer
    A. Vermont
    Explanation
    Vermont was granted statehood first among the given options. The question is asking about the chronological order in which these states were granted statehood. Since Vermont is listed first in the options, it can be inferred that it became a state before the others.

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  • 12. 

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

    • Mississippi

    • Delaware

    • Kansas

    • Kentucky

    Correct Answer
    A. Kansas
    Explanation
    Kansas was granted official statehood the most recently. This means that out of the given options, Kansas became a state most recently.

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  • 13. 

    Which of these states were granted statehood first?

    • Nevada

    • Wyoming

    • Hawaii

    • West Virginia

    Correct Answer
    A. West Virginia
    Explanation
    West Virginia was granted statehood first among the given states. It became a state on June 20, 1863, during the American Civil War. Nevada was granted statehood on October 31, 1864, Wyoming on July 10, 1890, and Hawaii on August 21, 1959.

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  • 14. 

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

    • Alaska

    • Mississippi

    • Wisconsin

    • Louisiana

    Correct Answer
    A. Alaska
    Explanation
    Alaska was granted official statehood the most recently compared to the other options.

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  • 15. 

    Which of these states were granted statehood first?

    • Wyoming

    • Illinois

    • Idaho

    • Iowa

    Correct Answer
    A. Illinois
    Explanation
    Illinois was granted statehood before Wyoming, Idaho, and Iowa. This is because Illinois became a state on December 3, 1818, while Wyoming became a state on July 10, 1890, Idaho on July 3, 1890, and Iowa on December 28, 1846. Therefore, Illinois was granted statehood first among the given options.

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