today's trivia
Name all three state capital cities east of the Mississippi that have served as its state capital ever since its state was admitted to the union.
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10mo
Talahassee was made capital of Florida in 1824. Florida became a state in 1845.
Anapolis became the capital of Maryland in 1694. Maryland joined the union 1788
St Paul became the capital of Minnesota in 1849. Minnesota became a state in 1858.
I was taught you weren't a state till you ratified the Constitution. and those are the dates.
** Edited by UTPr0sim at 9/28/2025, 9:32:57 PM
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** Edited by IB4TECH at 9/28/2025, 6:44:36 PM
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** Edited by HokieJamie at 9/28/2025, 2:35:48 PM
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Two of the three correct answers have each been mentioned more than once. The third correct answer has yet to be mentioned.
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10mo
What are the other two?
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10mo
One could argue that the original 13 states weren't technically "admitted" in the same manner as the others.
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in 1787. So can't be any before that.
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Virginia was the tenth state admitted to the United States, ratifying the Constitution on June 25, 1788. As the most populous and influential state at the time, its ratification was crucial to the success of the new federal government.
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Thanks UTprOsim
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Went to Minnesota and learned St. Paul is EAST of the Mississippi vs West St. Paul (and there even is an East St. Paul)
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** Edited by santafe at 9/28/2025, 7:45:57 AM
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** Edited by Stork at 9/28/2025, 7:20:02 AM
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