Which of the following states was NOT one of the original 13 colonies?

Florida was not one of the original 13 colonies established during the period leading up to the American Revolutionary War. The original 13 colonies were primarily located along the Atlantic coast and included states such as Georgia, Massachusetts, and New York. Florida, however, was initially a territory claimed by Spain and later became a U.S. state in 1845. Its absence from the list of the original colonies marks it as distinct from the others, which were all part of the foundation of what would become the United States. This historical context highlights Florida's different colonial status compared to the clearly defined original colonies established by the British.