Which of the following was NOT one of the original 13 states?

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Florida was not one of the original 13 states that formed the United States. The original 13 states were those that declared independence from Britain in 1776 and were part of the early United States Constitution. These included states like Virginia, New Jersey, and Georgia, which were among the first to join the Union.

Florida, on the other hand, was a territory controlled by Spain during the time of the American Revolution and did not become a state until much later, in 1845. Understanding the history of the original 13 states is crucial for grasping the foundations of the United States and the subsequent expansion of the country.