Delaware

I will tell you about the colony Delaware. First I will tell you about who came to Delaware first, why they came, and when. In 1621 the Dutch got to Delaware because the king sent them. Then the Swedish got there and beat the Dutch and then England arrived and beat Sweden. In 1681 William Penn became the ruler because king Charles 2 put him in charge. Also I will tell you 3 facts about the colony Delaware. Delaware was in the middle Atlantic. Maryland was to the south and to the north was New Jersey and Pennsylvania. In 1682 William Penn’s constitution stated that children had to learn a practical skill of trade. In school they had to read by 12. Almost 100 years later during the revolution a major battle happened here. George Washington’s troops where in the battle of Trenton. In conclusion know you now about the colonel Delaware.