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.
The explanation is our own study note, not official wording.
Source: USCIS, 2025 version (USCIS M-1778, 09/25)Verified Jul 23, 2026Official PDF
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