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In 1638 the Swedes founded a colony called "New Sweden", consisting of a number of settlements running along the Delaware River from from Wilmington, Delaware (founded by the Swedes under the name of Fort Cristina), then up into Pennsylvania (where they created settlement in the Philadelphia area) and New Jersey (where they established New Stockholm and Swedesboro). Swedish ownership of the colony lasted only until 1655, when the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam decided the Swedish colonies on its southern border posed a threat. The Dutch laid siege to Fort Christina and forced its surrender. The Dutch allowed Swedish settlers to retain their lands and belongings and remain in place, and the Swedish and Finnnish colonists soon intermarried with other settlers to this area. The colony was financed by private businessmen seeking a profitable investment, but when the profits failed to materialize, they sold their claim to the Crown of Sweden. The colonists themselves also were seeking material gain profit by investing their hard labor in a more hospitable climate with more rich land available.
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What colony did the swedes establish?
in mexico.
What colony was originally owned by the swedes captured by the dutch and then controlled by the colony of Pennsylvania?
Texas was originally owned by the swedes captured by the dutch and then controlled by the colony of Pennsylvania.
Who is the founder of Delaware?
In 1631 Dutch Traders came but they were killed in 1632. Then, the Swedes came with Peter Minuet and lived there. i like men
What colony had diverse population of dutch swedes Finn's and Scott's?
New York
What was the last colony to be founded America?
The last colony to be founded in America was the colony of Georgia
Who founded the colony of Deleware?
settled by the Dutch in 1631 and by swedes in 1638, the region passed to England in 1664.
What colony did the swedes establish?
in mexico.
What colony was originally owned by the swedes captured by the dutch and then controlled by the colony of Pennsylvania?
Texas was originally owned by the swedes captured by the dutch and then controlled by the colony of Pennsylvania.
In 1638 the swedes established a colony in what is now?
deleware
What was the colony started by swedes but taken over by dutch?
The colony is Delaware. Hope this helps! :)
Which colony besides New York was founded by a nation other than England?
In the early 17th century, the Dutch and the Swedes made the first European settlements in New Jersey.
Who settled on the Delaware river?
The swedes founded the first permanent settlement.
Who is the founder of Delaware?
In 1631 Dutch Traders came but they were killed in 1632. Then, the Swedes came with Peter Minuet and lived there. i like men
What colony had diverse population of dutch swedes Finn's and Scott's?
New York
What was the last colony to be founded America?
The last colony to be founded in America was the colony of Georgia
Who founded the colony of Liberia?
Sally Wirth founded the colony of Liberia
Who founded the colony of Penysylvania?
William Penn founded the colony of Pennsylvania
