Sweden.
It is more properly known as a mid Atlantic colony.
Delaware was originally known as New Sweden.
There were actually quite a few leaders of the colony of Delaware. The very first leader of the colonies was King George.
The colonies in the Delaware river valley were known as New Sweden. These colonies were located in parts of New Jersey, in Delaware, and in Pennsylvania.
The colony that was originally part of Pennsylvania is Delaware. Initially, it was settled by Swedes in the early 17th century and later became part of the Pennsylvania colony when William Penn received the land in 1682. Delaware operated as a separate colony while still being governed under the framework of Pennsylvania until it declared its independence in 1776. Today, Delaware is known as the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
New Jersey, Delaware and parts of Pennsylvania was once called New Sweden.
The colony you are referring to is Delaware. Originally part of the Pennsylvania colony, Delaware was established as a separate entity in the 17th century and consists of three lower counties: New Castle, Kent, and Sussex. These counties were initially settled by various European groups, and they played a significant role in the early history of the United States. Delaware is also known for being the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
The Lenni-Lenape, also known as the Delaware Indians, are an indigenous tribe from the Northeastern Woodlands of North America. They have a rich cultural history and were known for their agriculture, hunting, and trading skills. Today, many Lenni-Lenape are part of the Delaware Tribe of Indians and the Delaware Nation.
India was known as the jewel in the crown, and was colonised by Great Britain.
The proprietary colony situated between the Hudson and Delaware rivers that was founded by 1664 is New Jersey. Initially part of the Dutch colony of New Netherland, it was granted to Sir George Carteret and Lord John Berkley by the Duke of York. The colony was established to promote settlement and economic development in the region. New Jersey eventually became a separate colony, known for its diverse population and agricultural productivity.
New Sweden was a Swedish colony along the lower reaches of Delaware River in North America from 1638 to 1655 in the present-day American Mid-Atlantic states of Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
The Cherokee weren't in Delaware, but in the southeast. You may be surprised to learn the Native Americans of Delaware were called Delaware nation. They were also known as "Lenape Indians" and were located also in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Lenape meant "genuine people." There may have been around 9,000-12,000 prior to European arrival and were divided into 20 separate tribes with a network of villages each with sovereign hunting territories. There were several forts in Delaware territory and several where treaties were signed.