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Which state was admitted to the US on December 10, 1817?
Which state was admitted to the US on December 10, 1817?
What is the capital of Illinois?
What is the capital of Illinois?
Which state has Augusta as its capital?
Which state has Augusta as its capital?
What is the abbreviation for the state of Wisconsin?
What is the abbreviation for the state of Wisconsin?
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On which date was California admitted to the US?
On which date was California admitted to the US?
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US State Entry Dates and Capitals
- Mississippi was admitted to the US on December 10, 1817, with its capital as Jackson.
- Illinois became a state on December 3, 1818, with its capital in Springfield.
- Alabama was admitted to the US on December 14, 1819, with its capital in Montgomery.
- Maine became a state on March 15, 1820, with its capital in Augusta.
- Missouri was admitted to the US on August 10, 1821, with its capital in Jefferson City.
- Arkansas became a state on June 15, 1836, with its capital in Little Rock.
- Michigan was admitted to the US on January 26, 1837, with its capital in Lansing.
- Florida became a state on March 3, 1845, with its capital in Tallahassee.
- Texas was admitted to the US on December 29, 1845, with its capital in Austin.
- Iowa became a state on December 28, 1846, with its capital in Des Moines.
- Wisconsin was admitted to the US on May 29, 1848, with its capital in Madison.
- California became a state on September 9, 1850, with its capital in Sacramento.
- Minnesota was admitted to the US on May 11, 1858, with its capital in St Paul.
- Oregon became a state on February 14, 1859, with its capital in Salem.
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Test your knowledge of the dates when US states were admitted to the Union and their capital cities. From Mississippi to Wisconsin, see how well you can recall these important details of American history.
