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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.