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Nine of the thirteen original colonies had to ratify the Constitution for the new United States to be formed; Pennsylvania was the second colony to vote in favor of ratification, on December 12, 1787.
When the Civil War began in 1861, the states separated into Union and Confederate states. There was no question Pennsylvania would stay with the Union; it had begun a gradual process of abolishing slavery in 1780, even before the United States was formed as a country.
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What were the first 5 states to join the union?
Delaware was the first state to join the Union, followed by Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, and Connecticut. All five of these states were part of the original 13 colonies and ratified the U.S. Constitution in the late 18th century.
What was the PA's number to join the union?
Pennsylvania was admitted into the Union on December 12, 1787 becoming the 2nd state to join the union.
What were the first two states to join the Union in America?
Delaware was the first US State and Pennsylvania became the second five days later. Only three States joined in 1787 with New Jersey as number three. By the end of 1788 there were only eleven US States.
When does Pennsylvania celebrate statehood?
12/12/1778 & was the 2nd state of the Union
What state number is Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania was the second state to join the Union. Pennsylvania, in 1682, was the 12th state to join the original thirteen (13) colonies. It was one of the states which ratified the U.S. Constitution, and made itself the 2nd member state of the United States in December 1787.
Was Pennsylvania first second or third to join the union?
Pennsylvania was admitted into the Union on December 12, 1787 becoming the 2nd state to join the union.
Was Virginia the first second or third to join the union?
Third. Delaware, Pennsylvania, and then Virginia.
What number state was Pennsylvania when it was admitted into the union?
Pennsylvania was the second state to join the union.
Who was the 2nd state to enter the union?
The first state in the United States was Delaware.
What was the second state to join the us?
Pennsylvania was the second state to join the Union. This was posted by Amelia
What were the first 5 states to join the union?
Delaware was the first state to join the Union, followed by Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, and Connecticut. All five of these states were part of the original 13 colonies and ratified the U.S. Constitution in the late 18th century.
When did the Pennsylvanions join the union?
Pennsylvania was admitted into the Union on December 12, 1787 becoming the 2nd state to join the union.
What were the first 3 states to join the union?
1st Delaware 2nd Pennsylvania 3rd New Jersey
What is the date Pennsylvania admitted to union?
Pennsylvania was admitted to the Union on December 12, 1787 becoming the 2nd state to join the union.
What was the PA's number to join the union?
Pennsylvania was admitted into the Union on December 12, 1787 becoming the 2nd state to join the union.
What is Pennsylvania's admission to statehood?
Pennsylvania was admitted into the Union on December 12, 1787 becoming the 2nd state to join the union.
When was Pennsylvania's year of statehood?
Pennsylvania was admitted into the Union on December 12, 1787 becoming the 2nd state to join the union.
