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Delaware was a proprietary colony. Proprietary colonies in America were governed by a lord proprietor who exercised royally granted authority almost as an independent sovereign.

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Was Delaware a joint stock colony?

Delaware was not a joint stock colony but a proprietary colony. This type of colony was granted by the English Crown to one or several proprietors who had full governing rights.


What type of jobs did they have in the Delaware colony?

Lumber,lumber and fishing


Type of government - Delaware when it was a colony?

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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.


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


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What were some disadvantages of delaware as a colony