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The United States has 50 states.

List of all 50 U.S. states along with a brief history of each​

1. Alabama (1819)​

• Originally home to Native American tribes like the Creek and Cherokee.
• Became the 22nd state in 1819.
• Played a major role in the Civil Rights Movement (Montgomery Bus Boycott, Selma March).

2. Alaska (1959)​

• Purchased from Russia in 1867 (known as “Seward’s Folly”).
• Became the 49th state in 1959.
• Rich in oil, gold, and wildlife.

3. Arizona (1912)​

• Home to ancient Native civilizations (Ancestral Puebloans, Navajo).
• Last of the 48 contiguous states, admitted in 1912.
• Grand Canyon is one of its most famous landmarks.

4. Arkansas (1836)​

• Originally home to the Osage and Quapaw tribes.
• Became the 25th state in 1836.
• Played a role in Civil Rights history (Little Rock Nine, 1957).

5. California (1850)​

• Home to Native American tribes for thousands of years.
• The 1848 Gold Rush brought settlers.
• Became the 31st state in 1850.

6. Colorado (1876)​

• Known for the Pikes Peak Gold Rush (1858–1861).
• Admitted as a state in 1876 (the "Centennial State").
• Rich in mining and outdoor recreation.

7. Connecticut (1788)​

• One of the original 13 colonies.
• Played a role in the American Revolution.
• Became the 5th state in 1788.

8. Delaware (1787)​

• First state to ratify the U.S. Constitution (December 7, 1787).
• Key location in early American history.

9. Florida (1845)​

• Originally inhabited by Timucua and Seminole tribes.
• Became a U.S. territory in 1821 and a state in 1845.
• Known for tourism and NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

10. Georgia (1788)​

• Founded as a British colony in 1733.
• One of the original 13 colonies.
• Played key roles in the Civil War and Civil Rights Movement.

11. Hawaii (1959)​

• Originally ruled by native Hawaiian monarchs.
• Became a U.S. territory in 1898, and the 50th state in 1959.
• Home to Pearl Harbor, which led to the U.S. entering WWII.

12. Idaho (1890)​

• Known for Native American tribes and the Oregon Trail.
• Became the 43rd state in 1890.
• Famous for its potato farming.

13. Illinois (1818)​

• Home to Chicago, one of the largest U.S. cities.
• Became a state in 1818.
• Key location in Abraham Lincoln’s career.

14. Indiana (1816)​

• Settled by Native Americans and later French traders.
• Became the 19th state in 1816.
• Home to the Indianapolis 500 race.

15. Iowa (1846)​

• Known for Native American history and agriculture.
• Became the 29th state in 1846.
• Major producer of corn and soybeans.

16. Kansas (1861)​

• Known as “Bleeding Kansas” due to pre-Civil War conflicts.
• Became a free state in 1861.
• Famous for wheat farming.

17. Kentucky (1792)​

• Originally part of Virginia.
• Became a state in 1792.
• Known for horse racing and bourbon.

18. Louisiana (1812)​

• Once a French colony (Louisiana Purchase, 1803).
• Became a state in 1812.
• Famous for New Orleans and Mardi Gras.

19. Maine (1820)​

• Originally part of Massachusetts.
• Became a state in 1820 (Missouri Compromise).
• Known for lobster fishing.

20. Maryland (1788)​

• One of the original 13 colonies.
• Home to the U.S. Naval Academy (Annapolis).
• Played a role in the War of 1812.

21. Massachusetts (1788)​

• Site of Pilgrims’ landing (Plymouth, 1620).
• One of the original 13 colonies.
• Played a major role in the American Revolution.

22. Michigan (1837)​

• Admitted in 1837.
• Detroit became the center of the U.S. auto industry.

23. Minnesota (1858)​

• Became a state in 1858.
• Known for lakes and cold winters.

24. Mississippi (1817)​

• Admitted in 1817.
• Major center of cotton plantations.

25. Missouri (1821)​

• Part of the Missouri Compromise (1820).
• Became a state in 1821.

26. Montana (1889)​

• Admitted in 1889.
• Home to Yellowstone National Park.

27. Nebraska (1867)​

• Entered in 1867.
• Known for prairies and agriculture.

28. Nevada (1864)​

• Became a state in 1864.
• Silver mining played a huge role in its history.

29. New Hampshire (1788)​

• One of the original 13 colonies.

30. New Jersey (1787)​

• One of the original 13 colonies.
• Revolutionary War battles took place here.

31. New Mexico (1912)​

• Became a state in 1912.
• Strong Native American and Hispanic influences.

32. New York (1788)​

• One of the original 13 colonies.
• Major immigration hub through Ellis Island.

33. North Carolina (1789)​

• One of the original 13 colonies.
• Site of the first successful airplane flight (Wright Brothers, 1903).

34. North Dakota (1889)​

• Entered the Union in 1889.

35. Ohio (1803)​

• Became a state in 1803.
• Home of eight U.S. presidents.

36. Oklahoma (1907)​

• Known for the Land Rush (1889).
• Became a state in 1907.

37. Oregon (1859)​

• Entered in 1859.
• Known for the Oregon Trail.

38. Pennsylvania (1787)​

• One of the original 13 colonies.
• Philadelphia was the first U.S. capital.

39. Rhode Island (1790)​

• Smallest state.
• Last of the 13 original colonies to join.

40. South Carolina (1788)​

• One of the original 13 colonies.
• First state to secede before the Civil War.

41. South Dakota (1889)​

• Admitted in 1889.
• Home to Mount Rushmore.

42. Tennessee (1796)​

• Entered in 1796.
• Known for country music and the Civil War.

43. Texas (1845)​

• Was an independent republic (1836–1845) before statehood.

44. Utah (1896)​

• Settled by Mormons.
• Became a state in 1896.

45. Vermont (1791)​

• First state after the original 13 colonies.

46. Virginia (1788)​

• One of the original 13 colonies.
• Jamestown (1607) was the first English settlement.

47. Washington (1889)​

• Named after George Washington.
• Entered the Union in 1889.

48. West Virginia (1863)​

• Broke away from Virginia during the Civil War.

49. Wisconsin (1848)​

• Admitted in 1848.
• Known for dairy farming.

50. Wyoming (1890)​

• First state to grant women’s voting rights (1869).

History of All 50 U.S. States​

1. Alabama (1819)​

Originally inhabited by Native American tribes like the Creek and Cherokee, Alabama became a state in 1819. It played a significant role in the Civil War as a Confederate state and later became a key location in the Civil Rights Movement, including events like the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the Selma to Montgomery marches.

2. Alaska (1959)​

Purchased from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million, Alaska was initially seen as a useless icebox. However, the discovery of gold and oil led to economic prosperity. It became the 49th state in 1959.

3. Arizona (1912)​

Part of Mexico until the Mexican-American War (1848), Arizona was acquired by the U.S. and became the last of the 48 contiguous states to join in 1912. It is home to the Grand Canyon and has a rich Native American history.

4. Arkansas (1836)​

Originally part of the Louisiana Purchase, Arkansas became a state in 1836. It was a Confederate state during the Civil War and later played a role in the Civil Rights Movement, notably with the Little Rock Nine school desegregation crisis in 1957.

5. California (1850)​

Acquired from Mexico in 1848, the Gold Rush (1849) brought rapid population growth. California became a state in 1850 and is now the most populous U.S. state.

6. Colorado (1876)​

Nicknamed the "Centennial State" because it gained statehood in 1876, Colorado was known for its gold rushes and mining towns. Today, it is famous for its Rocky Mountain landscapes.

7. Connecticut (1788)​

One of the original 13 colonies, Connecticut played a crucial role in the American Revolution. It ratified the U.S. Constitution in 1788 and is known for its maritime history.

8. Delaware (1787)​

Delaware was the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution in 1787, giving it the nickname "The First State."

9. Florida (1845)​

Once controlled by Spain, Florida became a U.S. state in 1845. It was a key battleground during the Seminole Wars and is now known for its tourism, beaches, and space exploration at Cape Canaveral.

10. Georgia (1788)​

Founded in 1733 as a British colony, Georgia played a major role in both the Revolutionary War and the Civil War as a Confederate state. It was also central to the Civil Rights Movement.

11. Hawaii (1959)​

Originally an independent kingdom, Hawaii was annexed by the U.S. in 1898 and became the 50th state in 1959. It was the site of the Pearl Harbor attack (1941), leading to U.S. entry into World War II.

12. Idaho (1890)​

Known for its potato industry, Idaho became a state in 1890. Its history includes Native American heritage, mining booms, and frontier settlements.

13. Illinois (1818)​

Admitted in 1818, Illinois played a major role in westward expansion and industrial growth. It was home to Abraham Lincoln and later became a hub of commerce, with Chicago being a major economic center.

14. Indiana (1816)​

Originally inhabited by Native American tribes, Indiana became a state in 1816. It was part of the Underground Railroad and contributed significantly to the Union during the Civil War.

15. Iowa (1846)​

Iowa entered the Union in 1846 and became a key agricultural state. It played a role in both the Civil War and early feminist movements.

16. Kansas (1861)​

Kansas was the center of the Bleeding Kansas conflicts over slavery before joining the Union as a free state in 1861.

17. Kentucky (1792)​

Originally part of Virginia, Kentucky became a state in 1792. It was a border state during the Civil War and is famous for horse racing and bourbon whiskey.

18. Louisiana (1812)​

Part of the Louisiana Purchase (1803), Louisiana became a state in 1812. It has a unique French-Creole culture and is known for New Orleans and Mardi Gras.

19. Maine (1820)​

Separated from Massachusetts, Maine became a state in 1820 as part of the Missouri Compromise to maintain a balance between free and slave states.

20. Maryland (1788)​

One of the original 13 colonies, Maryland was a key site in the Civil War, particularly with the Battle of Antietam.

21. Massachusetts (1788)​

A leading colony in the Revolutionary War, Massachusetts was home to the Boston Tea Party and later became a hub for education and industry.

22. Michigan (1837)​

Became a state in 1837 and later became the center of the automobile industry with Detroit leading car production.

23. Minnesota (1858)​

Entered the Union in 1858, known for its lakes and early fur trade.

24. Mississippi (1817)​

Admitted in 1817, Mississippi was a major cotton-producing slave state before the Civil War.

25. Missouri (1821)​

Part of the Missouri Compromise (1820), it joined the Union in 1821.

26. Montana (1889)​

Admitted in 1889, famous for Yellowstone National Park and mining history.

27. Nebraska (1867)​

Entered in 1867, known for prairie landscapes and agriculture.

28. Nevada (1864)​

Entered in 1864 due to silver mining booms.

29. New Hampshire (1788)​

One of the original 13 colonies.

30. New Jersey (1787)​

Played a key role in the Revolutionary War.

31. New Mexico (1912)​

Became a state in 1912, strong Native American and Hispanic influences.

32. New York (1788)​

A major immigrant hub through Ellis Island.

33. North Carolina (1789)​

Site of the first successful airplane flight (1903).

34. North Dakota (1889)​

Entered the Union in 1889.

35. Ohio (1803)​

Became a state in 1803, home to eight U.S. presidents.

36. Oklahoma (1907)​

Known for the Land Rush (1889).

37. Oregon (1859)​

Famous for the Oregon Trail.

38. Pennsylvania (1787)​

Philadelphia was the first U.S. capital.

39. Rhode Island (1790)​

Smallest state, last of the 13 original colonies.