U.S. History STAAR ( State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) Practice Test

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What year was New Hampshire founded?

1620
1622
1630
1638

The correct answer is: 1622

New Hampshire was founded in the year 1638. This state was originally settled by John Mason and others, who sought to establish a plantation in the New World. Although there were earlier exploratory attempts and settlements in the area, 1638 marks the year when the formal establishment of New Hampshire as a distinct entity occurred. The choice of 1620, often associated with the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth, reflects an important early settlement period but pertains specifically to Massachusetts rather than New Hampshire. The date 1622 is not significant in colonial history for this region, and 1630 is typically linked to the Massachusetts Bay Colony's founding. Thus, 1638 is correctly recognized as the year when New Hampshire was officially established.