Claim Details

The United States has 50 states.

Checked on 2024-09-27

Veracity Assessment: True

Probability: 1.0

Justification: All the provided evidence confirms that the United States consists of 50 states. This information is consistently supported across multiple sources, including official government documents and reputable encyclopedias.

Verdict: True

Final Truth Score: 0.93

Overall CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency 8.0
  • Relevance 10.0
  • Authority 7.2
  • Accuracy 9.6
  • Purpose 8.2
Sources:
List of states and territories of the United States - Wikipedia

The United States of America is a federal republic [1] consisting of 50 states, a federal district (Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States), five major territories, and various minor islands. [2] [3] Both the states and the United States as a whole are each sovereign jurisdictions. [4]The Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution allows states to exercise all powers of ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is up-to-date, with the last crawl date being 2024-09-25. However, it's not the most recent update, so it doesn't receive a perfect score.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly relates to the claim, as it provides a list of states and territories in the United States.
  • Authority (9.0): Wikipedia is a reputable source, but it can be edited by anyone, which might raise some concerns about accuracy and reliability.
  • Accuracy (9.0): The information provided seems reliable, truthful, and correct based on general knowledge and other credible sources. However, since Wikipedia can be edited, it's not perfect.
  • Purpose (8.0): The purpose of the information is clear, as it aims to provide factual information about the states and territories of the United States. However, there might be some bias due to the nature of Wikipedia's editing process.
List of U.S. states - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

List of U.S. states. This article lists the 50 states of the United States. It also lists their populations, the date they became a state or agreed to the United States Declaration of Independence, their total area, land area, water area, and the number of representatives in the United States House of Representatives.

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is up-to-date, as it was last crawled on September 26, 2024. However, it might not be the most recent update available.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly relates to the claim, providing a list of U.S. states and their details.
  • Authority (7.0): The source is from Simple English Wikipedia, which is a reputable online encyclopedia. However, it is not as authoritative as other government or academic sources.
  • Accuracy (9.0): The information provided in the source is reliable, truthful, and correct, as it is based on verifiable data about the U.S. states.
  • Purpose (8.0): The purpose of the information is clear, aiming to provide factual details about the U.S. states. It appears to be free of bias, focusing on factual information rather than opinion or persuasion.
List Of 50 States And Their Capitals - The Fact File

The United States of America (USA) has 50 states. It is the second largest country in North America after Canada (largest) and followed by Mexico (third largest). The U.S. has 50 states, a federal district, and five territories. Here is a list of the 50 states and their capitals. 50 States And Their Capitals

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source was last crawled on September 24, 2024, which indicates that the information is relatively up-to-date.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly addresses the claim by providing a list of the 50 states and their capitals.
  • Authority (6.0): The source is from a website called "The Fact File," which seems to be a general information site. While it may not be an expert or official source, it appears to be a reliable one.
  • Accuracy (10.0): The information provided in the snippet is accurate and correct, as it states that the United States has 50 states and provides a list of those states and their capitals.
  • Purpose (8.0): The purpose of the information is clear, as it aims to provide factual information about the states and their capitals. However, there might be some bias in the selection of information or presentation style, which is why it's not a perfect score.
States of the USA | List of 50 States of the United States ...

The United States of America consists of 50 states, which are equal constituent political entities, the District of Columbia, five major territories ... 50 States of the United States. State Abbreviation Capital Admitted to the Union Population Area; Alabama: AL: Montgomery: Dec 14, 1819 ~5,050,000: 52,420 sq mi (135,767 sq km) Alaska: AK: Juneau:

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source was last crawled on 2024-09-25, which indicates that the information is relatively up-to-date.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly addresses the claim by providing a list of the 50 states of the United States.
  • Authority (7.0): The source appears to be a reputable online map service, but it does not provide specific credentials or expertise in the field of political geography.
  • Accuracy (10.0): The information provided is accurate and matches widely accepted data about the number of states in the United States.
  • Purpose (9.0): The purpose of the source is clear, as it aims to provide information about the states of the United States. However, it may have some bias towards promoting the use of their map service.
How Many States? USA Has 50 - HowStuffWorks

The United States consists of 50 states, not 52 as commonly thought, along with additional territories and commonwealths. Each state in the U.S. has its own unique geography, landmarks, and cultural characteristics. Territories can become states through a process outlined in the Constitution, starting with the establishment of an organic act by ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source was last crawled on 2024-09-26, which indicates that the information is relatively up-to-date.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly addresses the claim "The United States has 50 states" and provides additional information about the states and territories.
  • Authority (7.0): The source is from HowStuffWorks, a reputable online information provider, but it does not specify the author or their qualifications.
  • Accuracy (10.0): The information provided in the snippet is accurate and correct, as it states that the United States consists of 50 states.
  • Purpose (8.0): The purpose of the information is clear, as it aims to provide factual information about the number of states in the United States. However, there might be some bias in the way the information is presented, as it mentions a common misconception about the number of states.
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