Maine was a part of which U.S. state until 1820?
Vermont
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Fact: Maine was originally part of the Massachusetts and remained a district of Massachusetts for over a century. Despite having its own distinct geography, economy, and culture, it was governed as part of Massachusetts until the early 19th century. Growing dissatisfaction with distant rule, economic struggles, and the influence of the Missouri Compromise, led to Maine’s push for statehood. In 1820, as part of the Missouri Compromise, Maine was admitted to the Union as a free state, separating from Massachusetts and becoming the 23rd state of the United States.
Correct Answer: Massachusetts