Who founded Delaware and why?
Delaware was first settled in 1638 by Swedes who wanted to establish a colony in the New World. They built Fort Christina at the present site of Wilmington, and called their colony New Sweden. Unfortunately, this land was already claimed by both England and Holland.
Why was Delaware founded?
United States: The middle colonies land that was to become Delaware, in order to protect their water route to Pennsylvania.
Who originally founded Delaware?
New Sweden Company
Who founded Delaware in 1682?
William Penn
What’s Delaware’s nickname?
Blue Hen State
What is Delaware famous for?
Government
- December 7, 1787. State Motto.
- “Liberty and Independence” State Nickname.
- “The First State” Delaware is known by this nickname due to the fact that on December 7, 1787, it became the first of the 13 original states to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
- “The Diamond State”
- “Blue Hen State”
- “Small Wonder”
- Dover.
What is the state drink of Delaware?
Milk
What was the first declared state?
List of U.S. states
| State | Date (admitted or ratified) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | December 7, 1787 (ratified) |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | December 12, 1787 (ratified) |
| 3 | New Jersey | December 18, 1787 (ratified) |
| 4 | Georgia | January 2, 1788 (ratified) |
Who was the 48th state?
Arizona
What is Arizona’s nickname?
The Copper State
What are the first 13 states in order?
Just prior to declaring independence, the Thirteen Colonies consisted of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
What are the 13 New England states?
| New England | |
|---|---|
| Composition | Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont |
| Largest metropolitan area | Greater Boston |
| Largest city | Boston |
| Area | |