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"The First State": Delaware is known by this nickname due to the fact that on December 7, 1787, it became the first of the 13 original states to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
"The Diamond State": This nickname was given to Delaware because of it's amazing wonders and being unique from many states and, according to legend, by Thomas Jefferson because he described Delaware as a "jewel" among states due to its strategic location on the Eastern Seaboard.
"Blue Hen State": This nickname was given to Delaware after the fighting Blue Hen Cocks that were carried with the Delaware Revolutionary War Soldiers for entertainment during Cock fights.
"Small Wonder": This nickname is basically a new nickname. It was given to Delaware due to its size and the contributions it has made to our country as a whole and the beauty of Delaware
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Does Delaware have a nickname?
Delaware has two nicknames: The First State and The Hen State.
What are Delaware's nicknames?
The First State, The Small Wonder, The Diamond State and the Blue Hen State.The First State or the Diamond state.
Which was the fist state entered into the US?
Delaware was the first state to ratify the Constitution, and therefore was the first state admitted to the Union. This is why one of its nicknames is First State.
Nickname for Delaware?
"The First State" became the official State nickname on May 23, 2002. Delaware has several nicknames, they include Diamond State, Small Wonder, Blue Hen State, Peach State, Land of Tax-Free Shopping, and New Sweden.The first state.
Is the Delaware Colony in Delaware?
Yes, it was in Delaware.
How are Connecticut and Delaware's nicknames linked to the US Constitution?
The Connecticut compromise allowed the Philadelphia Convention of 1787 to continue its effort to create the US Constitution thus the Constitution State nickname is justified for Connecticut. Delaware's nickname of the First State refers to it being the first state to ratify the Constitution and it is also justified.
What are the 5 largest cities and their population of Delaware?
Wilmington, Delaware (70,851)Dover, Delaware (36,047)Newark, Delaware (31,454)Middletown, Delaware (18,871)Smyrna, Delaware (10,023)
What is a bay to the east of Delaware?
Delaware Bay.
Is there a Delaware river in Delaware?
There is a Delaware river that goes through Delaware. There is a bay near called the Chesapeake bay! It's between Maryland and Delaware!
What river did Washington and his men cross?
If you ar referring to the river he crossed on christmas eve, it would be the Delaware river
What is the song of Delaware?
Our Delaware
What state is named after this eastern woodland group?
Delaware
