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∙ 12y agoThe first thirteen states mostly became states at the same time. but I believe that the first U.S. colony named was Virginia.
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∙ 14y agoDelaware
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What is the c first us state?
Technically, the first state was legally named as Delaware.
Why is Delaware knows as the first state?
idk look it up on the internet oh yea this is the internet haha jk. the answer is it was the first piece of land to be named a state.
Why did Washington state get its name?
He didn't. The Monticello Convention of 1852 chose that name. They wanted to have at least one state named after a president. George Washington had been dead for over 50 years before the state was named. Oddly, the first choice of names was "Columbia", but it was felt that it would be confused with the "District of Columbia", so it was named Washington instead, in 1852. It did not become an official state until 1889.
Which state capital was named after the first German chancellor?
Bismarck, North Dakota is named after Otto Von Bismarck, who was the first German Chancellor starting on 21 March 1871 and 20 March 1890
Who was Barack Obama's secretary of state?
To the surprise of many people, Mr. Obama named Hillary Clinton (his former rival for the nomination) to be Secretary of State during his first term. For his second term, he named Massachusetts Senator John Kerry to be Secretary of State.
What is the c first us state?
Technically, the first state was legally named as Delaware.
What does the state name Washington mean?
Washington state is named After George Washington the first President of the USThe state of Washington is named after George Washington, the first president of the United States.
When was Delaware named a state?
It depends it was really first a state in 1776. But in 1787 Delaware was the first state to ratify the constitution.
Which state was first named after a Dutch governor?
newyork
What is the orgin of the state name of Washington?
Washington was named in honor of George Washington, our first President. It in the only state named for a U.S. President.
What is another great fact about Washington state?
washinton was named after the first presedent named George Washington
What state has the same name as a famous US president whose term was during the Civil War?
No state is named after a Civil War era president. The only state named for a president is Washington State, named for our first president, George Washington.
Who was Sam Houston's Secreatary of State?
Houston named Stephen F. Austin as his first Secretary of 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.
Were did the chihuahua get their names from?
They are named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua, where they were probably first bred.
How did Colorado state got its name?
Whoever got there first must have named it.
Why is Delaware knows as the first state?
idk look it up on the internet oh yea this is the internet haha jk. the answer is it was the first piece of land to be named a state.
