How much do you know about Delaware History?

How much do you know about Delaware History?

1. What European Nation was the first to establish a settlement in Delaware?
A) The Swedes
B) The Dutch
C) The English
D) The French

2. What was the Delaware territory called under William Penn’s government?
A) The Delaware Colony
B) Zwaanendael
C) Three Lower Counties
D) Lower Pennsylvania

3. What was the first capital of Delaware?
A) Dover
B) New Castle
C) Wilmington
D) Appoquinimink

4. What were the original names for Kent and Sussex counties prior to William Penn?
A) St. Jones and St. Mary’s
B) St. Jones and Deale
C) St. John’s and Lewes
D) Canterbury and Hoerenkil

5. In what year did Wilmington become chartered as a City?
A) 1800
B) 1832
C) 1850
D) 1792

Answers: 1, B; 2, C; 3, B; 4, B; 5, B