Delaware: The First State

Delaware: The First State book cover — ENCYCLOPÆDIA Britannica DISCOVER AMERICA Delaware The First State CHICAGO LONDON NEW DELHI PARIS SEOUL SYDNEY TAIPEI TOKYO

Delaware: The First State — page 1 — INTRODUCTION Located on the Eastern seaboard Delaware has the unique honor of being the first state to ratify the U S Constitution earning it the nickname the First State Two Delawareans John Dickinson and George Read helped draft the Constitution which was unanimously approved by the state on Dec 7 1787 a full five days before any other state While exploring the coastline north of Virginia in 1610 Captain Samuel Argall found refuge during a storm in a bay that he named in honor of the governor at Jamestown Sir Thomas West baron de la Warr or Delaware Eventually not only the bay but also the river that flowed into the bay the entire coastal area and even the Native Americans who lived there came to be known as Delaware Residents of Georgetown celebrate a unique tradition called Return Day After elections voters return to the city square where election results are read by the town crier 4 DELAWARE Delaware’s first Swedish settlers arrived aboard the Kalmar Nyckel in 1638 A replica of the ship is on display at Fort Christina Park Delaware’s flag depicts the state coat of arms in the center of a diamond upon a field of colonial blue Thomas Jefferson declared Delaware a jewel among the states which may be why one of its nicknames is the Diamond State Delaware is also known as the Blue Hen State the Peach State and Small Wonder The capital of Delaware is Dover

Delaware: The First State

Delaware: The First State

Learn about the geography, culture, and climate of Delaware.

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By: Britannica Digital Learning

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Published by: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.

9-12Age Range

7.5+AR

30Pages

Cities & CulturesSubject

1180LLexile

15-30 minsReading Time

ZGuided Reading

ZFountas & Pinnell

80DRA

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