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Delaware
Delaware is a state located in the eastern region of the United States. It ranks 49th in terms of total land area and 45th in terms of population. Delaware also participated in the American Revolution.
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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
What are the three major highways in Delaware?
Delaware's Highways
Interstate 95 (abreviated I-95) is one of the best-known, most important, and most heavily travelled highways in the Interstate system. It serves and connects the major cities along the Northeast corridor, and it is the major north-south highway along the east coast. It is the longest north-south Interstate highway (five east-west routes are longer), and it passes through the most states (15) of any Interstate.
I-95 comes into Delaware from Maryland. Most of it is the Delaware Turnpike. Interstate 295 splits off and heads over the Delaware Memorial Bridge to the New Jersey Turnpike. The mainline heads into Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
How long does it take to drive from San Francisco California to Dover Delaware?
This is an approximate travel time . The actual travel time may change depending on traffic,weather conditions and the route chosen.
The travel time between the above mentioned places is 18 hours, 35 minutes
Which country first settled in Delaware?
Dutch and English forces. Contested for Colonial Delaware. The Swedes played a lesser role.
In 1609 by Henry Hudson , employed by the Dutcfh, sailed into Delaware Bay . In 1610, the English claimed the same territory. In fact, the explorer, Argall, named one of the headlands for the Virginia Governor De La Warr, later contracted to Delaware.
Early Dutch adventurers turned to Sweden to support their plans for permanent homes. Former governor of New Amsterdam, Peter Minuit, received Swedish support in 1638 to establish Fort Christina in New Sweden, a fledgling colony (near Wilmington).
What body of water is located between the state of Maryland and Delaware?
The division between the states is not a river, but a demarcation line.
The only major river that the states share is the Nanticoke River in southwest Delaware.
Where is the Sussex County Return Day in Georgetown Delaware located?
The address of the Sussex County Return Day is: Po Box 55, Georgetown, DE 19947-0055
Delaware is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. It is also bordered by Maryland to the south and west, to the northeast by New Jersey, and to the north by Pennsylvania.
What role did Delaware play in Colonial America?
Delaware's govenor at the time of the war, was captured by the redcoats as a captive. after the British soldiers were ambushed by Captain Washington's fleet, the were forced to flee toward Delaware and there they captured the govenor.
Tappan zee bridge to Delaware memorial bridge?
To get to the Tappan Zee from the Delaware Memorial, continue straight when you get off the Delaware Memorial, and you'll be on the New Jersey Turnpike. Take that to the Garden State Parkway. Go north on the Garden State Parkway to where it ends. It ends at I-87 in New York. Go south on I-87 which is also eastbound I-287 because it's concurrent to I-87 and you'll be at the Tappan Zee.
How much of a size difference is there between Delaware and New Jersey?
Delaware is 1,955 sq. mi. ranked 49th
New Jersey is 7,419 sq. mi. ranked 46th
Did the children work or go to school in Delaware colony?
Both. If they lived in an area with enough people they went to school in the morning and helped their mother or father at home. Children as young as two years old helped by feeding the chickens. There was a lot of work to be done. Laundry took 3 days to do, churning butter, carried water and wood in, helping with farm animals and younger children, sewing and mending, mending fences, chopping wood, and other things.
What cities are in New Castle County Delaware?
Wilmington, Newark, New Castle, Elsmere, Delaware City, Newport, Middletown, Claymont, Bear, Glasgow, Hockessin, Brookside, Arden, Greenville.........alot of it is unincorporated area that is part of Greater Wilmington or Greater Newark.
What kind of jobs did the colony Delaware have?
-farming of livestock and grain
-also they did trading
What are some tourist attractions in Delaware?
Frightland
Haunted House in Middletown Delaware
8 Haunted Attractions & Amusement Rides .....Games, Food and Live entertainment, Daytime events too. Experience Frightland tonight! see you below
Arasapha Farms Haunted Hayride and Bates Motel
Haunted House in Glen Mills, PA PA
Consistantly ranked as one of the best attractions in America, the Bates Motel features a heart pounding Haunted Hayride, the infamous Bates Motel haunted house, and the terrifying Westworld Haunted Trail. This is a high action, highly detailed haunted attraction that is not to be missed! Located minutes from Philadelphia, Wilmington and the suburbs, it won't cost an arm and leg to get to. see link below
Jason's Woods
Haunted House in Lancaster PA
No one does Halloween like the Legendary Jason's Woods! Celebrating 24 years, featuring "9�? hair-raising haunted attractions with breathtaking special effects. Free fabulous pre-show entertainment including LIVE bands, DJ's, magic shows and more! Lancaster's premier Haunted Attraction! see link below
Field Of Screams
Haunted House in Mountville
Three high quality heart pounding haunted attractions at the best price: The Original Haunted Hayride, The Den of Darkness, and The Frightmare Asylum in 3-D. Most live actors. Free nightly entertainment. Great food. Free parking. Very easy to find. Groups welcome. see link below
Horrorfest at Shady Brook Farm
Haunted House in Yardley PA
Don't miss the area's premiere haunted event! Shady Brook Farm's HorrorFest encompasses four thrilling attractions...the Hayride of Horror, Barn of Horror, Alien Invasion, and the ALL NEW Deadtime Stories Haunted Corn Maze Take your pick of spine-tingling fun or try all four! It's so much fun, it's SCARY! Sept. 29, Oct. 5-7, 12-14, 18-21, 25-29, 30
see link below
What are some Delaware resources?
poultry,fish, crops, deer, beaver, fox, muskrats, otters, turtles, and hundreds of birds
