Which U.S. States Are Considered "Yankee States"?

The term **"Yankee states"** traditionally refers to **New England** plus sometimes neighboring states with shared cultural/historical roots:

• Core New England (6): Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut
• Often included: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Nuance:

• **Historical:** Union states in Civil War (broader: all non-seceding)
• **Cultural:** New England "Yankee" identity (Congregationalist roots, town meeting, maritime, mercantile)
• **Regional:** "Yankeedom" (Colin Woodard) extends to Upper Midwest via migration
• **Sports:** Yankees-Red Sox rivalry colors perception

No official definition. Most commonly = **New England**. Adding NY/NJ/PA reflects "Greater Northeast" cultural sphere.