Which word appears in the name of more US states than any other?
Correct answer: New
Kaida
Having the states song drilled into my head as a kid payed off. XD
EliteSpecialist5448
One state with the word west. West Virginia.
Teresa Hoklin
The song is called "Fifty Nifty United States." https://youtu.be/Uv5VhuUfwC4
Shelly
north and south carolina and north and south dakota
Sander, I used to live there and believe me... it was real!
Player #47587792
Player #10522995, I am from South Dakota and traveling the country you would not believe how many people do not know there are 2 states. I say I'm from South Dakota and they say "Oh your from the Dakotas", Look at a MAP!
Izzi
EliteSpecialist5448, what happened to East Virginia ?? lol
Player Mamie V
Teresa Hoklin, I learned that song when I was in the 5th grade and as a grandma I still know it word for word. it's been handy over the years.
Miss V
marimargo,
I was raised in Kentucky, never heard of it either.
Cassie
I thank the Animainacs for my knowledge of the Fifty States and Capitals
Skeeter
marimargo, me either don’t feel bad
Peyton
a good amount of state names are just European city names with the word "New" slapped on it.
kronik
DC is not part of the USA.
Artie
For a minute there I wasn't certain if it was New or North.
Reddog
Rhode Island township!
marimargo
Originally Virginia and West Virginia were one state. They separated for some reason. possibly slave and free state prior to civil war. too late to look it up for verification.
marimargo
Never heard of the states song. would like to hear it.
GreatPuma469
Teresa Hoklin, thanks for the info!
Artie
The original colonists wanted to make the new world in the image of the old world that they left, some against their will, hence the word new added to the old world names - New England, New York, New Jersey etc...
Cat Mom
Emomp 0716, yes, it says that
Cat Mom
Shelly, yep, that's what it says
Lilba_6144
Kaida, I agree. I was forced to memorize all 50 states and capitals. It really does pay off lol.
humugusduck
Shelly, that's 4 states also. Being a truck driver you can't say I'm going to the Carolina's or Dakota's. DOT would definitely ask witch one without a doubt
Andre
Don't forget about West Virginia.
joey
Player #47587792, I'm from Minnesota and when I moved to California briefly people thought we had polar bears here
MCA
Now It comes to mind because I never actually gave it a serious thought.
Sally
SAINT , I never heard that before!! West Consin!! Hardy har har! I like it!
SAINT
@EliteSpecialist5448, What about West Consin? 🙄😉
Chaese
Kaida, hmmm. I wonder what that song was. I wish I knew. Cannot think of a song.
Beck
did not mean to select that answer
Mama
Kaida, what is the states song??
Player #98353604
Teresa Hoklin, I remember learning that song in elementary school! I’m 59. I taught both my kids that song when they were in school 😊
Lizra
that got me:( !!
Giggle pig
EliteSpecialist5448, West, for the best!
It’s The Dragon
Lol, one of my favorite states is North Carolina. Anyone else??? 😂
InteriorCrocodile
Teresa Hoklin, had to learn it in school
LunaTuna
Player #18082885, They were included in the explanation.