The colony of Delaware was founded by the Dutch. It was the first European settlement in Delaware at Lewes which was then called Zwaanendael in 1631.
The Dutch set up a trade in beaver furs with the Native Americans, who within a short time raided and destroyed the settlement after a disagreement between the two groups.
The Dutch were unable to set up another settlement until 1638 which was done by Swedes at Fort Christina (now Wilmington) as part of their colony of New Sweden.
The colony of Delaware During the American Revolution.
During the American Revolution, Delaware was invaded by a British army who were en route to Philadelphia and was constantly attacked by British ships.
One of the most important moments in the history of Delaware was when Caesar Rodney rode from his home to Philadelphia to cast Delaware’s vote for independence in the Delaware Delegation.
The ratification of the U.S. Constitution, on Dec. 7, 1787, gave Delaware its right to be called the first state.
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