Founding Brothers how many states existed in 1796? it was in 1796 Asked by annie v #274575 on 10/12/2012 4:18 PM Last updated by jill d #170087 on 10/12/2012 4:28 PM
Tennessee became the 16th state in June of 1796. Thus, 16, it was 17 years before another state was added to the union.