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Question 81 of 128
2025 civics test
American History

There were 13 original states. Name five.

Accepted answers

Accepted answers · name 5

  • New Hampshire
  • Massachusetts
  • Rhode Island
  • Connecticut
  • New York
  • New Jersey
  • Pennsylvania
  • Delaware
  • Maryland
  • Virginia
  • North Carolina
  • South Carolina
  • Georgia

Explanation

The 13 original states include Virginia, New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Georgia, among others.

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Source: USCIS, 2025 version (USCIS M-1778, 09/25)Verified Jul 23, 2026Official PDF

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