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Delaware was the first colony to ratify the Constitution. This gives them the honor of being the first state.

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Delaware was admitted into the Union on December 7, 1787 becoming the 1st state to join the union.

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Who was the first to join the union?

Delaware was the first state to join the United States.


In 1787 what was the first state to ratify the constitution and join the United States?

Delaware


What state was the first to be admitted to the Union?

The first state in the Union was Delaware.


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No, it was not. Montana was the 41st state to join the United States.


Which was the first state to be entered into the United States?

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What number was Hawaii to join the US?

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Was Indiana the 3rd state to join United States?

No, the third state was New Jersey.


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