The soil of the little state of delaware had more claimants than that of any other of the thirteen original colonies. Then 29 years after henry hudsons discovery, peter minuit, who was hired by the swedes came to delaware to build a settlement on the land. State of delaware a brief history delaware s history is a long and proud one. Delaware sits in a desirable and strategic location at the mouth of the delaware river on the western shore of chesapeake bay. The french and indian war ends in 1763 and great britain gains controls of all lands before they were held by france. It all began with a simple idea based on a foundation of service. It is made up of three counties established since 1638, before the time of william penn. Part of an etext on the history of the united states.
In 1915, brothers marvin, charles and louis jacobs took the first step toward realizing the american dream of their immigrant parents by establishing a modest popcorn and peanuts vending business in buffalo, n. Delaware struggled for its place on the colonial map, but it was a colony destined for mighty deeds. Jul 15, 2005 provides an introduction to the history, government, economy, resources, and people of the delaware colony. Delawares independent statehood and the origins of our. Delaware colony in the north american middle colonies consisted of land on the west bank of the delaware river bay. In the early 17th century the area was inhabited by lenape and possibly the assateague tribes of native americans. Delaware, 16381776 by national geographic society, karen. The london company established virginia as the first of the original. The swedes and the dutch were the first european settlers. The colony of delaware timeline created by mhichez2018. History of delaware colony in the year of 1609, before the amazing colony of delaware was founded, an explorer named henry hudson discovered our incredibly beautiful river and bay. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the quaker colonies, a chronicle of the proprietors of the delaware. Get other interesting facts about colonial delaware below.
Delaware the nations second smallest state also has the distinction of having become the first state, since it was the first to ratified the united states constitution. A brief history of the delaware, 16381703 celebrateboston. In 1655, the swedish colony became dutch, as dutch settlers from new netherland, under the command of peter stuyvesant, took over the delaware colony. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. The delaware colony was founded in 1638 by european colonists from the netherlands and sweden. Interesting facts on delaware in the colonies synonym. Delaware time line chronological timetable of events. Full text of the quaker colonies, a chronicle of the proprietors of the delaware. The delaware colony was founded in 1638 by peter minuit. Its history includes occupations by the dutch, swedish, britishand the colony of pennsylvania, which included delaware until 1703. An illustrated history of the delaware river colonies 1609 1682 hardcover june 21, 2019 by hal taylor author visit amazons hal taylor page. During the american revolution, patriot general george washington crosses the delaware river with 5,400 troops, hoping to surprise a hessian force celebrating. The iron, grain milling, shipbuilding and lumber industries accounted for a large portion of colonial delawares economy.
Delaware history the history of delaware state the us50. Early explorations of our coastline were made by the spaniards and portuguese in the sixteenth century, by henry hudson in 1609 under the auspices of the dutch, by samuel argall in 1610, by cornelius may in 16, and by cornelius hendricksen in 1614. This is, of course, a very prominent date in delaware history, and in the history of the united states. What started as local trade with native americans in the 1600s quickly grew into a large manufacturing economy in the 1700s. The fort, which became the base of one of two primary european settlements along the west side of the delaware river in the seventeenth century, stood at the confluence of the brandywine and christina creeks, later wilmington, northern new castle county. Delaware history timeline 1800s continued 1869 first womens suffrage convention held in delaware 1870 delaware legislature voted against 15th amendment to u. The first of the original states to ratify the federal constitution, it occupies a small niche in the boston washington, d. In 1639, peter minuet who also settled new york, led a group of swedish settlers to the delaware river area funded by the new sweden company. Posted by jim mcneill in colonial history of delaware, quaker history pennsylvania, slavery in delaware, slavery in pennsylvania, william penn 16441718. The back of the book contains a chronology of the colony from 1609 when henry hudson sailed into delaware bay to 1792 when representatives met in dover to write a new state constitution, along with notes, a couple of lists of reference books, and an index. By contrast, it has had a social and cultural attachment to delaware of long standing. Its sure been a long time since i moved here in 1676. Finishing the list are new york, pennsylvania and georgia. History library catalog found at the family history library and at each family history center.
Geographical and historical treatment of delaware, including maps and a survey of its people, economy, and government. The first european settlers were the swedes and the dutch, but the land fell under english control in 1664. Choose from 500 different sets of colonies colonial multiple choice flashcards on quizlet. In 1664, the british land of colonial delaware was under the control of britain. Although geographically small, delaware has a big history. The history of delaware as a political entity dates back to the early colonization of north america by europeanamerican settlers. This catalog page is provided by the online books page. The colonies of rhode island, delaware, north carolina, south carolina and new jersey follow. It lies along the great bay and river of the same name, and its importance. Delawares state flag celebrates its status as the nations first state. The quaker colonies, a chronicle of the proprietors of the delaware kindle edition by fisher, sydney george, johnson, allen. Delaware remained in the union during the civil war 18611865.
The delaware colony is also known as a breadbasket colony, which means that wheat and flour is exported to england and is one of the colonists main source of income. A history of the original settlements on the delaware, from its discovery by hudson to the colonization under william penn. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The first european colony in the delaware valley was established by swedish settlers in 1638. The original colonies in chronological order start with virginia, massachusetts, new hampshire, maryland and connecticut.
It is for this reason that delawares nickname of choice is the first state. Wilmington was the first permanent old world settlement in the entire delaware valley. Colonial history of delaware the life and family of the. A chronicle of the proprietors of the delaware by sydney george fisher. Although delaware was the first state to ratify the constitution, it was not the first of the colonies to be settled. The iron, grain milling, shipbuilding and lumber industries accounted for a large portion of colonial delaware s economy.
In 1899, the delaware corporation law lowered corporate tax and. The state has been claimed at different times by more foreign countries than any of the other british colonies. The swedes were the first to formally colonize what is modernday delaware in 1638, after wresting control from the dutch west india trading company, who had established posts for trade with the local native americans. Between 1698 and 1699, the descendants of these early colonists constructed old swedes church also. The history of delaware during colonial period involves european settlers mainly fur traders.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The new sweden company built fort christina, the first permanent european settlement in delaware, in 1638. The thirteen colonies series is very informative and will serve young students being asked to research a particular colony a perfect place to begin their investigation. Comments off on law and slavery in quakerrun 18th century pennsylvania and the state of delaware. Colonial delaware s economy was based on farming, manufacturing and trade. In the end the english won but the battle for power made delaware a culturally diverse place from the. After the revolution began in 1776, the three counties became the delaware state, and in 1776 that entity adopted its first constitution, declaring itself to be the delaware state. More than 12,000 delawareans fought for the north and a few hundred fought for the south. They sailed up the river and entered the minquas kill todays christina river.
The delaware colony was one of the four middle colonies which also included the pennsylvania colony, the new york colony, and the new jersey colony. It is for this reason that delaware s nickname of choice is the first state. Provides an introduction to the history, government, economy, resources, and people of the delaware colony. Constitution, which gave blacks right to vote 1875 separate schools and funding for white children, africanamerican children established 1885 thomas bayard appointed secretary of state. See more ideas about wilmington delaware, delaware and old photos. Delaware was part of a group of colonies known as the middle colonies, along with pennsylvania, new york, and new jersey. Delaware set of circumstances in which the colony was organized between the 1630s and 1670s there was a battle for territory in delaware between sweden, holland, and england. The eastern shore, like delaware, has had a troubling history in regard to. Delaware, constituent state of the united states of america. The delaware colony was one of the original colonies in america, which were divided into three regions including the new england colonies, the middle colonies, and the southern colonies. What were the original colonies in chronological order. Its first governors went by the title of president. New sweden proved to be a vital link between the northern colonies, in massachusetts and new york, and the middle colonies, in maryland and virginia. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia lower delaware.
It lies along the great bay and river of the same name, and its importance consisted in its command of these and of the great fertile valley drained by them. State of delaware a brief history delawares history is a long and proud one. The colony of delaware timeline timetoast timelines. Peter minuit was the first significant leader to govern delaware in 1638. A history of the original settlements on the delaware ancestry. Colonial delawares economy was based on farming, manufacturing and trade. Delaware history, language and culture history of delaware. Original colonies delaware by brandon romain on prezi. A primary source history of the colony of delaware rosen. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. A primary source history of the colony of delaware primary sources of the thirteen colonies and the lost colony library bound book list.
Learn colonies colonial multiple choice with free interactive flashcards. Delaware was one of the thirteen colonies which revolted against british rule in the american revolution. When the time came to fight for independence of the thirteen colonies, delaware boldly answered the call. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. A history a history of the american colonies munroe, john a. It was later taken over by england and placed under english rule. Delaware s state flag celebrates its status as the nations first state. Their early inhabitants tended to identify more closely with the county than the colony or state. In march 1638, a swedish expedition led by peter minuit entered delaware bay. A very good short account of how what was once known as the three lower counties on delaware came to enjoy independent statehood is contained in carol e. The colony of delaware was founded in 1638 by peter minuit and the new sweden company. England pays for the war increasing taxes on its colonies restrictions on the colonists soon led to a fight from the crown. The thirteen colonies series is very informative and will serve young students being. Often, settlers in the middle colonies would dress such that their clothing was not too fancy, but it was presentable.
Us history etext middle colonies delaware delaware. The first of the original states to ratify the federal constitution, delaware occupies a small niche in the bostonwashington, d. Delaware was the southernmost colony of the middle colonies, and even had. By 1632 the party had been killed in a dispute with the local natives.
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