Which sequence correctly lists the first five states admitted to the United States in order?

Which sequence correctly lists the first five states admitted to the United States in order?

• A. Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut
• B. Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Connecticut
• C. Delaware, Pennsylvania, Georgia, New Jersey, Connecticut
• D. Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Georgia

Answer: (A)

The sequence is determined by the dates each state was admitted to the Union after the Constitution was ratified. Delaware was the first to join, becoming the first state on December 7, 1787. The next to be admitted was Pennsylvania (December 12, 1787), followed by New Jersey (December 18, 1787). Georgia joined next on January 2, 1788, and Connecticut followed on January 9, 1788. So the correct order for the first five states is Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut. The other sequences misorder one or more of these early admissions.

The sequence is determined by the dates each state was admitted to the Union after the Constitution was ratified. Delaware was the first to join, becoming the first state on December 7, 1787. The next to be admitted was Pennsylvania (December 12, 1787), followed by New Jersey (December 18, 1787). Georgia joined next on January 2, 1788, and Connecticut followed on January 9, 1788. So the correct order for the first five states is Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut. The other sequences misorder one or more of these early admissions.