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History of Delaware

By Ellen 4D

  • Henry Hudson

    Henry Hudson
    Henry Hudson was the first explorer to arrive in Delaware.

  • Swedish People

    Swedish People
    Swedish people came to Delaware.

  • The First State

    The First State
    Delaware becomes the first state.

  • Capital of Delaware

    Capital of Delaware
    Dover becomes the capital of Delaware.

  • Delaware's Name

    Delaware's Name
    Delaware's named the first state.

  • Delaware Canal

    Delaware Canal
    The Chesapeake and Delware Canal opens.

  • Nylon

    Nylon
    Nylon is invented by the the Du Pont company.

  • African Americans

    African Americans
    The first African Americans were admitted to Delaware University.

  • Fort Delaware

    Fort Delaware
    Fort Delaware becomes a state park.

  • Ruth Ann

    Ruth Ann
    Ruth Ann Minnner becomes the first woman govenor of Delaware.