Which of the following states was not one of the original 13 states?

Florida was not one of the original 13 colonies that declared independence from Britain. The original 13 states were established along the Atlantic coast and included Delaware, Georgia, and New Jersey among others. Florida became a U.S. territory later in the 19th century and was not involved in the Revolutionary War or the initial formation of the United States. Understanding this distinction is important in recognizing the historical context of the founding of the nation and the subsequent expansion into territories that would later become states.