[For Seniors] U.S. States Quiz: An Introductory Guide with Explanations to the Essential Facts You Should Know

Delaware

The first state in the United States was Delaware. It is called the “First State” because it was the first to ratify the U.S. Constitution on December 7, 1787. Although Delaware is geographically small in area and has a relatively small population, it has played a very important role in American history. As other states ratified the Constitution and joined the Union, Delaware’s status as the first has been commemorated with special holidays and events.

New York State

The Statue of Liberty is located in the state of New York in the United States. The statue was a gift from France to commemorate the 100th anniversary of American independence and was installed in 1886. It stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor and can be seen from Manhattan. Because it is close to the state border with New Jersey, it is sometimes confused, but officially it belongs to New York State. As a symbol of freedom, it is cherished by many immigrants and tourists.

State of Alaska

The U.S. state with the largest area is Alaska. Alaska covers approximately 1.71 million square kilometers and is overwhelmingly larger than any other state. It has a cold climate and is famous for the aurora and its natural beauty. There are many national parks, and its natural environment is rich.

13 states

When the United States of America declared its independence in 1776, there were originally 13 states. These 13 states were formed from British colonies that became independent, and the first 13 stars and the 13 stripes on the Stars and Stripes represent these states.

Arizona

Arizona is part of the territory that the United States formally acquired through the Gadsden Purchase in 1853, an agreement made with Mexico. Because of this, the southern region of Arizona has a history of being sold by Mexico to the United States. Florida was acquired from Spain, and Alaska from Russia, so the answer is Arizona.

State of Hawaii

The state farthest from the contiguous United States is Hawaii. Located roughly in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii is about 3,800 kilometers (approximately 2,400 miles) away from the U.S. mainland. It is also a famous tourist destination, known for its beautiful ocean and nature, as well as its unique culture. Meanwhile, Alaska is also separated from the mainland, but Hawaii is farther in terms of distance.

California

The largest Japanese enclave in the United States (Little Tokyo) is located in Los Angeles, California. Japanese immigration began in the early 1900s, and even today the area is lined with many expressions of Japanese culture, restaurants, and shops catering to Japanese people. In addition, California has many places to experience Japanese culture—including Japantowns in San Francisco and San Diego—and it has the largest Japanese population in the nation.