History · Grades 4–5
Which State Joined First? Northeastern States Worksheet
Ten states from the Northeast, mixed up. Kids number them in the order they joined the Union, from first to last. Every date is checked against its source; the answer key gives each date. Switch to version B or C for a new set, or open it in the builder to change anything.
Version A · 1 page + answer key · prints on US Letter or A4Customize version A
History · United StatesAges 9–13 · Grades 4–7
The Northeast: Which State Joined First?
Number these 9 states from 1 (joined first) to 9 (joined last).
NameDate
| State | Joined the Union | Order |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | Mar. 4, 1791 | |
| New Hampshire | June 21, 1788 | |
| Rhode Island | May 29, 1790 | |
| Connecticut | Jan. 9, 1788 | |
| Massachusetts | Feb. 6, 1788 | |
| Pennsylvania | Dec. 12, 1787 | |
| Maine | Mar. 15, 1820 | |
| New Jersey | Dec. 18, 1787 | |
| New York | July 26, 1788 |
Questions
- 1.Which of these states joined first?
- 2.Which of these states joined last?
- 3.How many years after Rhode Island did Vermont join?
History · United StatesAges 9–13 · Grades 4–7
The Northeast: Which State Joined First?ANSWER KEY
Order numbers and answers.
| State | Joined the Union | Order |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | Mar. 4, 1791 | 8 |
| New Hampshire | June 21, 1788 | 5 |
| Rhode Island | May 29, 1790 | 7 |
| Connecticut | Jan. 9, 1788 | 3 |
| Massachusetts | Feb. 6, 1788 | 4 |
| Pennsylvania | Dec. 12, 1787 | 1 |
| Maine | Mar. 15, 1820 | 9 |
| New Jersey | Dec. 18, 1787 | 2 |
| New York | July 26, 1788 | 6 |
Questions
- 1.Which of these states joined first?Pennsylvania
- 2.Which of these states joined last?Maine
- 3.How many years after Rhode Island did Vermont join?1 years (1791 − 1790)
Version B · 1 page + answer key · prints on US Letter or A4Customize version B
History · United StatesAges 9–13 · Grades 4–7
The Northeast: Which State Joined First?
Number these 9 states from 1 (joined first) to 9 (joined last).
NameDate
| State | Joined the Union | Order |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | Dec. 12, 1787 | |
| Rhode Island | May 29, 1790 | |
| Vermont | Mar. 4, 1791 | |
| New Jersey | Dec. 18, 1787 | |
| Massachusetts | Feb. 6, 1788 | |
| New York | July 26, 1788 | |
| New Hampshire | June 21, 1788 | |
| Connecticut | Jan. 9, 1788 | |
| Maine | Mar. 15, 1820 |
Questions
- 1.Which of these states joined first?
- 2.Which of these states joined last?
- 3.How many years after New Hampshire did Vermont join?
History · United StatesAges 9–13 · Grades 4–7
The Northeast: Which State Joined First?ANSWER KEY
Order numbers and answers.
| State | Joined the Union | Order |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | Dec. 12, 1787 | 1 |
| Rhode Island | May 29, 1790 | 7 |
| Vermont | Mar. 4, 1791 | 8 |
| New Jersey | Dec. 18, 1787 | 2 |
| Massachusetts | Feb. 6, 1788 | 4 |
| New York | July 26, 1788 | 6 |
| New Hampshire | June 21, 1788 | 5 |
| Connecticut | Jan. 9, 1788 | 3 |
| Maine | Mar. 15, 1820 | 9 |
Questions
- 1.Which of these states joined first?Pennsylvania
- 2.Which of these states joined last?Maine
- 3.How many years after New Hampshire did Vermont join?3 years (1791 − 1788)
Version C · 1 page + answer key · prints on US Letter or A4Customize version C
History · United StatesAges 9–13 · Grades 4–7
The Northeast: Which State Joined First?
Number these 9 states from 1 (joined first) to 9 (joined last).
NameDate
| State | Joined the Union | Order |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | Mar. 15, 1820 | |
| Connecticut | Jan. 9, 1788 | |
| Rhode Island | May 29, 1790 | |
| New Jersey | Dec. 18, 1787 | |
| New York | July 26, 1788 | |
| Pennsylvania | Dec. 12, 1787 | |
| New Hampshire | June 21, 1788 | |
| Massachusetts | Feb. 6, 1788 | |
| Vermont | Mar. 4, 1791 |
Questions
- 1.Which of these states joined first?
- 2.Which of these states joined last?
- 3.How many years after Massachusetts did New York join?
History · United StatesAges 9–13 · Grades 4–7
The Northeast: Which State Joined First?ANSWER KEY
Order numbers and answers.
| State | Joined the Union | Order |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | Mar. 15, 1820 | 9 |
| Connecticut | Jan. 9, 1788 | 3 |
| Rhode Island | May 29, 1790 | 7 |
| New Jersey | Dec. 18, 1787 | 2 |
| New York | July 26, 1788 | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | Dec. 12, 1787 | 1 |
| New Hampshire | June 21, 1788 | 5 |
| Massachusetts | Feb. 6, 1788 | 4 |
| Vermont | Mar. 4, 1791 | 8 |
Questions
- 1.Which of these states joined first?Pennsylvania
- 2.Which of these states joined last?Maine
- 3.How many years after Massachusetts did New York join?0 years (1788 − 1788)
How to use it
- Read the dates and find the oldest first.
- Look for clusters: many states joined in the same few years.
- Check with the answer key.
- Pair it with the US states map quiz.
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