The original thirteen colonies were the first British colonies established in North America before the American Revolution. One of the original thirteen colonies was Rhode Island. Here's a breakdown of the options provided:
1. Rhode Island - This is one of the original thirteen colonies and was founded in 1636 by Roger Williams.
2. Vermont - Vermont was not one of the original thirteen colonies. It was actually an independent republic before becoming the 14th state in 1791.
3. Kentucky - Kentucky was not one of the original thirteen colonies. It became the 15th state in 1792.
4. Florida - Florida was not one of the original thirteen colonies. It became the 27th state in 1845.
Therefore, the correct answer to the question is Rhode Island.
