Section: American History: Colonial & Independence
81. There were 13 original states. Name five.
Official answer
- • New Hampshire
- • Massachusetts
- • Rhode Island
- • Connecticut
- • New York
- • New Jersey
- • Pennsylvania
- • Delaware
- • Maryland
- • Virginia
- • North Carolina
- • South Carolina
- • Georgia
Why
The 13 original states ran along the Atlantic coast, from New Hampshire down to Georgia.
Answers verified against USCIS materials. Last checked 2026-07-17.
Official source: USCIS — 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025)