There were 13 original states. Name five.

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This question asks for five of the 13 original states, so name any five of these: New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.

These were the 13 British colonies along the Atlantic coast that declared independence in 1776 and became the first states. Another question on the test connects to this one: the flag has 13 stripes because there were 13 original colonies.

One way to remember them is by region. In the north are New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. In the middle are New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. In the south are Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.

Some nearby states aren't on the list: Maine and Vermont weren't among the 13.

At the interview, choose five you can say easily, such as "New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Georgia."