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The original 13 states are generally arranged in the order that they ratified the US Constitution. Delaware, on December 7, 1787, became the first State to ratify the new Constitution, with its vote being unanimous and is thus considered "the first state of the USA".
Ratification of the Constitution
-- dates, states and votes --DateStateVotesYesNo1December 7, 1787Delaware3002December 11, 1787Pennsylvania46233December 18, 1787New Jersey3804January 2, 1788Georgia2605January 9, 1788Connecticut128406February 6, 1788Massachusetts1871687April 26, 1788Maryland63118May 23, 1788South Carolina149739June 21, 1788New Hampshire574710June 25, 1788Virginia897911July 26, 1788New York302712November 21, 1789North Carolina1947713May 29, 1790Rhode Island3432
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What was the first state ever found in the US?
The "First State " of the US is thought to be Delaware, because it was the first state that ratiied the new US Constitution. Delaware's state motto is "The First State."
What state approved the US Constitution first?
Delaware was the first state to approve the US Constitution.
Which state was first approve the US Constitution?
Delaware was the first state to ratify the US Constitution.
What state in the US supported slavery first?
Maryland was the first US state to support slavery.
Which states in the US was the first state to industrialize?
Utah as the first state
What number state is Delaware?
Delaware was the first US State.
Is Seattle the thirty first state?
Seattle has never become a US State. It is the largest city in the 42nd US State which was named Washington after the first US President.
What state was the first organized us floor hockey tournament held?
The first Us state the first us floor hockey tournament was held was Michigan in 1976.
What is the US oldest state?
Its Delaware. The first state
Which state is the first state to enter into the US?
Delaware
What state was the first state to join us?
Delaware
What state became the first state in the US?
virginia
