Make A Teacher Proud By Naming All The US State Capitals

It seems like just yesterday you were hunched over your flashcards, trying to learn which states had which capitals. How well do you really remember them all these years later? Take this quiz to test how much you can actually recall from your elementary school days.

What's the capital of Alabama?

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Montgomery is the state capital of Alabama. It is named after Richard Montgomery, an Irish soldier who famously led the unsuccessful invasion of northern Quebec.  

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Montgomery is the state capital of Alabama. It is named after Richard Montgomery, an Irish soldier who famously led the unsuccessful invasion of northern Quebec.  

What's the capital of Alaska?

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Juneau is the capital city of Alaska. It is also the second-largest American city by area and is located on the Gastineau Channel. 

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Juneau is the capital city of Alaska. It is also the second-largest American city by area and is located on the Gastineau Channel. 

What's the capital of Arizona?

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Phoenix is the capital city of Arizona. It also has the highest population of all Arizona cities and the fifth-highest in all of the US. 

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Phoenix is the capital city of Arizona. It also has the highest population of all Arizona cities and the fifth-highest in all of the US. 

What's the capital of Arkansas?

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Little Rock is the capital city of Arkansas. It is found on the Arkansas River and is home to the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum. 

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Little Rock is the capital city of Arkansas. It is found on the Arkansas River and is home to the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum. 

What's the capital of California?

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Sacramento is the capital city of California. It lies at the junction of the Sacramento River and the American River. 

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Sacramento is the capital city of California. It lies at the junction of the Sacramento River and the American River. 

What's the capital of Colorado?

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Denver is the capital city of Colorado. It is also a jumping-off point for many skiers who practice in the Rocky Mountains. 

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Denver is the capital city of Colorado. It is also a jumping-off point for many skiers who practice in the Rocky Mountains. 

What's the capital of Connecticut?

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Hartford is the capital of Connecticut and also home to the Mark Twain House and Museum. You can go there to see his real writing desk.

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Hartford is the capital of Connecticut and also home to the Mark Twain House and Museum. You can go there to see his real writing desk.

What's the capital of Delaware?

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Dover is the capital city of Delaware. The Dover International Speedway has also hosted NASCAR races.

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Dover is the capital city of Delaware. The Dover International Speedway has also hosted NASCAR races.

What's the capital of Florida?

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Tallahassee is the capital city of Florida. The Capitol tower in the city offers a view of the city from 22 stories up. 

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Tallahassee is the capital city of Florida. The Capitol tower in the city offers a view of the city from 22 stories up. 

What's the capital of Georgia?

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Atlanta is the capital of the state of Georgia. The Georgia Aquarium is found here, built out of the Centennial Olympic Park from the 1996 Olympics. 

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Atlanta is the capital of the state of Georgia. The Georgia Aquarium is found here, built out of the Centennial Olympic Park from the 1996 Olympics. 

What's the capital of Hawaii?

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Honolulu is the capital city of Hawaii. It houses the world-famous Waikiki neighborhood known for its high-rise hotels and volcanic Diamond Head crater looming nearby.

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Honolulu is the capital city of Hawaii. It houses the world-famous Waikiki neighborhood known for its high-rise hotels and volcanic Diamond Head crater looming nearby.

What's the capital of Idaho?

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Boise is the capital city of Idaho. Lining the Boise River Greenbelt is a collection of trees, trails, and parks with waterfront views. 

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Boise is the capital city of Idaho. Lining the Boise River Greenbelt is a collection of trees, trails, and parks with waterfront views. 

What's the capital of Illinois?

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Springfield is the capital city of Illinois. Chicago is the most populated city, with the capital only housing 116,250 citizens in 2016. 

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Springfield is the capital city of Illinois. Chicago is the most populated city, with the capital only housing 116,250 citizens in 2016. 

What's the capital of Indiana?

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Indianapolis is the capital city of Indiana. The city is colloquially known as the city of Indy. 

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Indianapolis is the capital city of Indiana. The city is colloquially known as the city of Indy. 

What's the capital of Iowa?

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Des Moines is the capital city of Iowa. Certain popular visitor aspects include the Des Moines Art Center, Botanical Garden, and Blank Park Zoo. 

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Des Moines is the capital city of Iowa. Certain popular visitor aspects include the Des Moines Art Center, Botanical Garden, and Blank Park Zoo. 

What's the capital of Kansas?

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Topeka is the capital city of Kansas. The State Capitol building is a historic site as it is the location of the Brown vs. Board of Education 1954 Supreme Court ruling to end racial segregation in schools. 

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Topeka is the capital city of Kansas. The State Capitol building is a historic site as it is the location of the Brown vs. Board of Education 1954 Supreme Court ruling to end racial segregation in schools. 

What's the capital of Kentucky?

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Frankfort is the capital city of Kentucky. It is a small city of 25,527 during the 2010 census, currently overseen by Mayor William May.

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Frankfort is the capital city of Kentucky. It is a small city of 25,527 during the 2010 census, currently overseen by Mayor William May.

What's the capital of Louisiana?

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Baton Rouge is the capital city of Louisiana. It sits on one side of the infamous Mississippi River.

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Baton Rouge is the capital city of Louisiana. It sits on one side of the infamous Mississippi River.

What's the capital of Maine?

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Augusta is the state capital of Maine. It is the third least populous state capital and ninth most populous in Maine. 

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Augusta is the state capital of Maine. It is the third least populous state capital and ninth most populous in Maine. 

What's the capital of Maryland?

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Annapolis is the capital city of Maryland. Nearby, you'll also find the United States Naval Academy. 

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Annapolis is the capital city of Maryland. Nearby, you'll also find the United States Naval Academy. 

What's the capital of Massachusetts?

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Boston is the state capital and most populous city of Massachusetts. It is also home to several colleges and universities, one of the most prominent being the prestigious Harvard University. 

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Boston is the state capital and most populous city of Massachusetts. It is also home to several colleges and universities, one of the most prominent being the prestigious Harvard University. 

What's the capital of Michigan?

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The capital city of Michigan is Lansing. Unlike most other state capital buildings, the Lansing one has a dome made of cast iron. 

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The capital city of Michigan is Lansing. Unlike most other state capital buildings, the Lansing one has a dome made of cast iron. 

What's the capital of Minnesota?

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Saint Paul is the capital city of Minnesota. A popular method of remembering this fact is the phrase "Saint Paul drank a mini-soda (like Minnesota).

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Saint Paul is the capital city of Minnesota. A popular method of remembering this fact is the phrase "Saint Paul drank a mini-soda (like Minnesota).

What's the capital of Mississippi?

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Jackson is the capital city of Mississippi. A trail known as the Freedom Trail runs throughout the city and highlights significant locations of the civil rights movement.

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Jackson is the capital city of Mississippi. A trail known as the Freedom Trail runs throughout the city and highlights significant locations of the civil rights movement.

What's the capital of Missouri?

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Jefferson City is the state capital of Missouri. Although it is formally titled the City of Jefferson, it has several colloquial nicknames such as Jeff City, Jefferson, and popularly, Jefferson City. 

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Jefferson City is the state capital of Missouri. Although it is formally titled the City of Jefferson, it has several colloquial nicknames such as Jeff City, Jefferson, and popularly, Jefferson City. 

What's the capital of Montana?

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Helena is the capital city of Montana. It was first founded as a gold rush camp back in the 1860s. The rush of east coasters running after riches drove them to the western states. 

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Helena is the capital city of Montana. It was first founded as a gold rush camp back in the 1860s. The rush of east coasters running after riches drove them to the western states. 

What's the capital of Nebraska?

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Lincoln is the capital city of Nebraska. The Nebraska state capital building is one of the few that comes with observation decks on it's domed tower. 

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Lincoln is the capital city of Nebraska. The Nebraska state capital building is one of the few that comes with observation decks on it's domed tower. 

What's the capital of Nevada?

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Carson City is the capital city of Nevada. It is aptly named after the mountain man Kit Carson and has several mountains looming nearby. 

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Carson City is the capital city of Nevada. It is aptly named after the mountain man Kit Carson and has several mountains looming nearby. 

What's the capital of New Hampshire?

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Concord is the capital city of New Hampshire. The city is named after an extravagant 19th-century carriage of the same name.

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Concord is the capital city of New Hampshire. The city is named after an extravagant 19th-century carriage of the same name.

What's the capital of New Jersey?

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Trenton is the capital city of New Jersey. It was also the location of the first reading of the Declaration of Independence, not Philadelphia as many have assumed.  

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Trenton is the capital city of New Jersey. It was also the location of the first reading of the Declaration of Independence, not Philadelphia as many have assumed.  

What's the capital of New Mexico?

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Santa Fe is the capital city of New Mexico. Here, you can also find the oldest standing church in the United States. 

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Santa Fe is the capital city of New Mexico. Here, you can also find the oldest standing church in the United States. 

What's the capital of New York?

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Albany is the capital city of New York. It was once known as "Beverwijck" and was founded as a fur trading post by the Dutch. 

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Albany is the capital city of New York. It was once known as "Beverwijck" and was founded as a fur trading post by the Dutch. 

What's the capital of North Carolina?

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Raleigh is the capital city of North Carolina. It is named after to founder of the lost Roanoke Colony, Walter Raleigh. 

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Raleigh is the capital city of North Carolina. It is named after to founder of the lost Roanoke Colony, Walter Raleigh. 

What's the capital of North Dakota?

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Bismark is the capital city of North Dakota. For several thousands of years, this land was inhabited by Native Americans but it was lost to European settlers.

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Bismark is the capital city of North Dakota. For several thousands of years, this land was inhabited by Native Americans but it was lost to European settlers.

What's the capital of Ohio?

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Columbus is the capital city of Ohio. The city was founded due to its confluence at the Scioto and Olentangy rivers. It became the capital in 1816. 

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Columbus is the capital city of Ohio. The city was founded due to its confluence at the Scioto and Olentangy rivers. It became the capital in 1816. 

What's the capital of Oklahoma?

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Oklahoma City is the capital city of Oklahoma. It owns and operates one of the world's largest livestock markets. It also has high success in oil, gas, and petroleum products. 

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Oklahoma City is the capital city of Oklahoma. It owns and operates one of the world's largest livestock markets. It also has high success in oil, gas, and petroleum products. 

What's the capital of Oregon?

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Salem is the capital city of Oregon. It is the second-largest city in the state with a population of 174,365, with Portland being the highest. 

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Salem is the capital city of Oregon. It is the second-largest city in the state with a population of 174,365, with Portland being the highest. 

What's the capital of Pennsylvania?

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Harrisburg is the capital city of Pennsylvania. The city played an essential role in parts of US history like the Westward Migration, the American Civil War, the Industrial Revolution, and more. 

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Harrisburg is the capital city of Pennsylvania. The city played an essential role in parts of US history like the Westward Migration, the American Civil War, the Industrial Revolution, and more. 

What's the capital of Rhode Island?

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Providence is the capital city of Rhode Island. It is nicknamed "the Creative Capital" and its motto is the strange phrase, "What Cheer?"

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Providence is the capital city of Rhode Island. It is nicknamed "the Creative Capital" and its motto is the strange phrase, "What Cheer?"

What's the capital of South Carolina?

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Columbia is the capital city of South Carolina. The city does not have any nicknames, but it does have a motto: "Justice, the Queen of the Virtues."

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Columbia is the capital city of South Carolina. The city does not have any nicknames, but it does have a motto: "Justice, the Queen of the Virtues."

What's the capital of South Dakota?

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Pierre is the capital city of South Dakota. It is the second least populated state capital with only 13,646 citizens in the 2010 census counting. 

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Pierre is the capital city of South Dakota. It is the second least populated state capital with only 13,646 citizens in the 2010 census counting. 

What's the capital of Tennessee?

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Nashville is the capital city of Tennessee. It is also a city that is widely known for its country music opportunities as well as rambunctious live music and nightlife. 

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Nashville is the capital city of Tennessee. It is also a city that is widely known for its country music opportunities as well as rambunctious live music and nightlife. 

What's the capital of Texas?

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Austin is the capital city of Texas. Known for its hipster citizens and quirky way of living, the city has prided itself on the saying "Keep Austin Weird."

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Austin is the capital city of Texas. Known for its hipster citizens and quirky way of living, the city has prided itself on the saying "Keep Austin Weird."

What's the capital of Utah?

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Salt Lake City is the capital city of Utah. It is one of only two urban areas of a major population to sit within the Great Basin, the other being Reno, Nevada. 

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Salt Lake City is the capital city of Utah. It is one of only two urban areas of a major population to sit within the Great Basin, the other being Reno, Nevada. 

What's the capital of Vermont?

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Montpelier is the capital city of Vermont. It is the least populated state capital in the country with only 7,855 during the 2010 census recording. 

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Montpelier is the capital city of Vermont. It is the least populated state capital in the country with only 7,855 during the 2010 census recording. 

What's the capital of Virginia?

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Richmond is the capital city of Virginia. In this town, the famous "Give me liberty or give me death" speech was made by Patrick Henry during the Revolutionary War. 

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Richmond is the capital city of Virginia. In this town, the famous "Give me liberty or give me death" speech was made by Patrick Henry during the Revolutionary War. 

What's the capital of Washington?

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Olympia is the capital city of Washington. Thanks to the immigrants from the Oregon Trail in 1850, the population skyrocketed and settled here due to its views of the Olympic Mountains in the north. 

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Olympia is the capital city of Washington. Thanks to the immigrants from the Oregon Trail in 1850, the population skyrocketed and settled here due to its views of the Olympic Mountains in the north. 

What's the capital of West Virginia?

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Charleston is the capital city of West Virginia. It's first permanent settlement was in 1788 with folk hero Daniel Boone leading the charge. 

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Charleston is the capital city of West Virginia. It's first permanent settlement was in 1788 with folk hero Daniel Boone leading the charge. 

What's the capital of Wisconsin?

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Madison is the capital city of Wisconsin. The city has been a focal point for progressive political activity, protesting, and demonstrations, in part due to the University of Wisconsin–Madison being located here. 

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Madison is the capital city of Wisconsin. The city has been a focal point for progressive political activity, protesting, and demonstrations, in part due to the University of Wisconsin–Madison being located here. 

What's the capital of Wyoming?

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Cheyenne is the capital city of Wyoming. The city was founded on the fourth of July in 1867 and was originally written as "Shyenne". 

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Cheyenne is the capital city of Wyoming. The city was founded on the fourth of July in 1867 and was originally written as "Shyenne". 

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