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In 1790, the United States of America consisted of the original 13 colonies, now designated as states, that had rebelled against Great Britain some 15 years previously. In the next year, the state of Vermont would also join the Union, with many more to follow over the years.
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There were 12 until 29 May 1790 when Rhode Island entered the Union and changed the count to 13.
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