The Last Frontier state refers to which state?

The Last Frontier state refers to which state?

• A. Maine
• B. Rhode Island
• C. Alaska
• D. South Dakota

Answer: (C)

State nicknames reveal how people think about a place’s geography and history. The Last Frontier label is tied to Alaska, because its vast, largely empty, and rugged wilderness feels like the final edge of exploration and settlement. Alaska’s enormous size, remote feel, and long distances from the continental states embody that frontier image, and its history as the last major addition to U.S. territory after the 1867 purchase from Russia reinforces why this nickname sticks. The other states listed have different well-known nicknames—Maine is the Pine Tree State, Rhode Island is the Ocean State, and South Dakota is often associated with Mount Rushmore—so they aren’t described by the “Last Frontier” label.