Question

Which of the following states was not one of the original states?

1) Georgia
2) Florida
3) Pennsylvania
4) Maryland
5) Massachusetts
6) Vermont

Answer 1

Florida was not one of the original states; it was not included in the original thirteen colonies. Also, Maryland was not a middle colony but a southern one. The correct option is 2.

Step-by-step explanation:

The original states, also referred to as the original thirteen colonies, did not include Florida. Hence, Florida was not one of the original states. Georgia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Massachusetts were part of the original thirteen colonies, while Vermont was not yet a state during the formation of the initial union. Vermont became the 14th state following the original thirteen.

In relation to the colonies, Maryland was not considered a middle colony; it was a southern colony. The middle colonies were New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.