There were 13 original states. Name three? — Answer & Explanation

Official Question & Answer

Question

There were 13 original states. Name three.

✦ OFFICIAL ANSWER ✦

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

Why This Is the Answer

There were 13 original states. You need to name three from: New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.

Group them by region to remember: New England (NH, MA, RI, CT), Middle (NY, NJ, PA, DE), Southern (MD, VA, NC, SC, GA). The 13 stripes on the flag represent these original colonies.

Note: the 2008 test asks for three states, while the 2025 test asks for five. Know at least five to be safe.

💡 Interview Tip

Pick three easy ones: 'New York, Virginia, and Georgia.'

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