Printable educational worksheet for learning the capitals of the original 13 U.S. colonies.

It looks like you've uploaded a worksheet titled "State Capitals of the Original 13 Colonies", which asks students to match the names of the capital cities to the original 13 colonies. The worksheet includes a list of 13 colonies on the left and a list of 13 capital cities on the right, with blank lines for students to write the correct capital next to each colony.

Here’s how to solve this task:

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Step-by-Step Solution:

We need to match each of the original 13 colonies with its correct capital city. Let's go through them one by one.

#### List of Original 13 Colonies and Their Capitals:

1. Massachusetts → Boston
2. Rhode Island → Providence
3. Connecticut → Hartford
4. New Hampshire → Concord
5. Maine → *Not one of the original 13* (Maine was part of Massachusetts until 1820)
- But in this context, Maine is likely listed as a mistake or placeholder. The original 13 were:
- Massachusetts
- Rhode Island
- Connecticut
- New Hampshire
- New York
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- Delaware
- Maryland
- Virginia
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Georgia

Wait — looking at your list, it appears there might be an error. The worksheet lists:

> 1. Massachusetts
> 2. Rhode Island
> 3. Connecticut
> 4. New Hampshire
> 5. Maine
> 6. New York
> 7. New Jersey
> 8. Pennsylvania
> 9. Delaware
> 10. Maryland
> 11. Virginia
> 12. North Carolina
> 13. South Carolina
> 14. Georgia

But Maine was not one of the original 13 colonies. It was part of Massachusetts at the time of the Revolution. So likely, the number "5. Maine" should be "5. New Jersey"? Wait — no, New Jersey is already #7.

Wait — let's check the order:

Actually, the list seems to have 14 entries, but only 13 colonies. That suggests a duplication or typo.

Let’s recheck the list:

1. Massachusetts
2. Rhode Island
3. Connecticut
4. New Hampshire
5. Maine
6. New York
7. New Jersey
8. Pennsylvania
9. Delaware
10. Maryland
11. Virginia
12. North Carolina
13. South Carolina
14. Georgia

That’s 14 items, but only 13 colonies. The problem is that Maine is incorrectly included. The original 13 were:

- Massachusetts
- Rhode Island
- Connecticut
- New Hampshire
- New York
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- Delaware
- Maryland
- Virginia
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Georgia

So Maine should not be on the list. It's likely a mistake. Perhaps it was meant to be Maryland or something else?

Wait — looking again: #10 is Maryland, so #5 being Maine is incorrect.

But perhaps the worksheet has a typo and meant to say "Maryland" instead of "Maine"? No — Maryland is already listed.

Alternatively, maybe the list is just misordered, but the intention is to match the 13 colonies correctly.

Let’s assume that "Maine" is a mistake and should be ignored, or perhaps it's a trick question. But more likely, the student is expected to know the correct capitals for the 13 original colonies.

Let’s proceed with the correct 13 colonies and their capitals:

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✔ Correct Matchups:

| Colony | Capital |
|---------------------|-----------------|
| 1. Massachusetts | Boston |
| 2. Rhode Island | Providence |
| 3. Connecticut | Hartford |
| 4. New Hampshire | Concord |
| 5. Maine | ✘ Not applicable (was part of MA) |
| 6. New York | Albany |
| 7. New Jersey | Trenton |
| 8. Pennsylvania | Philadelphia |
| 9. Delaware | Dover |
| 10. Maryland | Annapolis |
| 11. Virginia | Richmond |
| 12. North Carolina | Raleigh |
| 13. South Carolina | Charleston |
| 14. Georgia | Savannah |

Wait — now we have 14 entries again. There are only 13 colonies.

Ah! Here’s the issue: Georgia is listed as #14, but it should be #13.

But the list shows:

> 13. South Carolina
> 14. Georgia

So the numbering is off. There are 14 numbered items, but only 13 colonies.

The correct list of original 13 colonies (in alphabetical order):

- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Georgia
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Virginia

Now, let’s fix the worksheet’s list.

Assuming the worksheet has a typo and “Maine” is meant to be “Maryland” or another state, but it's clearly wrong.

Alternatively, perhaps the student is supposed to realize that Maine isn’t one of the original 13 and skip it.

But since the worksheet says “the original 13 colonies,” and lists 14 items, including Maine, it’s likely an error.

Let’s assume the intended list is:

1. Massachusetts
2. Rhode Island
3. Connecticut
4. New Hampshire
5. New York
6. New Jersey
7. Pennsylvania
8. Delaware
9. Maryland
10. Virginia
11. North Carolina
12. South Carolina
13. Georgia

And “Maine” was mistakenly included.

So we’ll ignore “Maine” and focus on matching the rest.

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Final Answer (Correct Capital for Each Colony):

1. Massachusetts → Boston
2. Rhode Island → Providence
3. Connecticut → Hartford
4. New Hampshire → Concord
5. New York → Albany
6. New Jersey → Trenton
7. Pennsylvania → Philadelphia
8. Delaware → Dover
9. Maryland → Annapolis
10. Virginia → Richmond
11. North Carolina → Raleigh
12. South Carolina → Charleston
13. Georgia → Savannah

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✔ Summary of Matching:

| Number | Colony | Capital |
|--------|--------------------|----------------|
| 1 | Massachusetts | Boston |
| 2 | Rhode Island | Providence |
| 3 | Connecticut | Hartford |
| 4 | New Hampshire | Concord |
| 5 | New York | Albany |
| 6 | New Jersey | Trenton |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | Philadelphia |
| 8 | Delaware | Dover |
| 9 | Maryland | Annapolis |
| 10 | Virginia | Richmond |
| 11 | North Carolina | Raleigh |
| 12 | South Carolina | Charleston |
| 13 | Georgia | Savannah |

> Note: The item labeled "Maine" (number 5) is incorrect. Maine was not an original colony. If present, it should be removed or corrected.

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How to Fill Out the Worksheet:

Go down the list and write the correct capital next to each colony:

1. Massachusetts → Boston
2. Rhode Island → Providence
3. Connecticut → Hartford
4. New Hampshire → Concord
5. [Maine] → ✘ (not applicable; omit or note error)
6. New York → Albany
7. New Jersey → Trenton
8. Pennsylvania → Philadelphia
9. Delaware → Dover
10. Maryland → Annapolis
11. Virginia → Richmond
12. North Carolina → Raleigh
13. South Carolina → Charleston
14. Georgia → Savannah

Wait — again, Georgia is listed as #14, but it should be #13.

So the numbering is off. Probably, the list should end at 13.

But if the worksheet has 14 lines, and includes Maine, then it's flawed.

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Final Recommendation:

Correct the worksheet: Remove "Maine" and adjust numbers. Then match the capitals as above.

Or, if you must use the given list, skip "Maine" and fill in the others correctly.

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✔ Answer Key (for the correct 13 colonies):

1. Massachusetts – Boston
2. Rhode Island – Providence
3. Connecticut – Hartford
4. New Hampshire – Concord
5. New York – Albany
6. New Jersey – Trenton
7. Pennsylvania – Philadelphia
8. Delaware – Dover
9. Maryland – Annapolis
10. Virginia – Richmond
11. North Carolina – Raleigh
12. South Carolina – Charleston
13. Georgia – Savannah

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