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In 1638, the Dutch colonist Peter Minuet and the New Sweden Company founded the colony of Delaware. It was one of the Middle colonies that was founded for trade and profit.

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Why did people start finding Delaware colony?

for money


Was the colony Delaware the 1 or 2 colony formed?

The colony of Delaware was the 2st colony formed!


Delaware was what number colony?

Delaware Colony was the second Colony formed in the Americas. Delaware was settled by Peter Minuit in 1638. Delaware Colony was rich in agricultural land.


How was Delaware colony successful?

They did good in the shipbuilding industry, fishing was profitable, and there were many skilled craftsman. But Delaware was dependent on slavery for a while


When did Delaware Colony end?

Delaware Colony ended in 1776.


On what date was the colony of Delaware established?

The colony of Delaware was founded in 1638. The colony of Delaware was originally a region in the Pennsylvania province.


Is the Delaware Colony in Delaware?

Yes, it was in Delaware.


What is Delaware's colony?

yes Delaware is a colony region in the middle colonies.


Was Delaware a colony or a territory?

It was a Colony.


Who was Delaware colony named after?

sir Delaware


Problems in the Delaware colony?

What were some disadvantages of delaware as a colony


What were Colonial Delaware's crops?

The crops grown in the Delaware colony were rice, wheat, indigo, and grains. Delaware was called the 'the breadbasket colony'. This colony was founded in 1638 by Peter Minuit.