Delaware By: Maiden Wise and Ashley Garner

Was Delaware a success or failure? 1.) Delaware was a success. When was Delaware established? 2.) Delaware was established in 1664. Why was Delaware established? 3.)Delaware was established because of its rich soil and agricultural prospects, such as wheat, which led to highly prosperous trading. -

Who established Delaware? 4.) Peter Minuit What did Delaware produce to export and make money? 5.) Furs, tobacco, meat, grain, flour, bread, barrel staves, lumber, horses, cloth,and iron. Who made Delaware’s colonists? 6.) The Dutch.

What region did the colonies become associated with? What form of government did the colonists establish in Delaware themselves? 7.) They had a Proprietary (of or relating to an owner or ownership) Government. What region did the colonies become associated with? 8.)Delaware became associated with the Middle Colonies.

9.) Map of Delaware

Description of Flag 10.) The flag of Delaware consists of a buff colored diamond on a field of colonial blue with the coat of arms in the state of Delaware inside the diamond. Below the diamond the date Dec. 7, 1787 declares the day on which Delaware became the first state to ratify the United States Constitution.

11.) Peter Minuit Born sometime in 1580 Died August 5, 1638 Founder of Delaware He was a walloo from wesel, in present day north Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Then part of the Dutchy of Cleves. His surname means “Midnight”

What is the geography and climate of the colony? 12.) Most of the land in Delaware is flat. What were the overall religious practices of people? 13.)The Delaware Colony did not have one specific religion, which opened it up to religious freedom for Quakers, Catholics, Jews and more. Give some examples of food in your colony. 14.) They ate things that were available such as fish, berries, and root vegetables.

What kind of education was available in your colony? 15.) Education in Delaware was important but providing it was not a big concern, and the decision to educate children was left to individual families to decide. What did colonists do for fun? 16.) men usually had foot races and shooting contests, woman usually had corn husking contest and quilting bees, children played hopscotch and marbles -

Interesting facts about Delaware Tax-free shopping. If it says .99 cents on the tag, in Delaware that’s what you’ll pay. “ Our delaware ” is the official state song The ladybug is Delaware's official state bug Delaware is home to the “Punkin Chunkin” world championship, a sport in which people use a variety of devices to hurl pumpkins as far as they can. With over 100 teams competing, the record is 5,545 feet, that’s more than a mile.