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U.S. Government & Civics

Which fact best describes large body of Delaware corporate case law?

  • A large body of Delaware corporate case law guarantees one side will always win
  • A large body of Delaware corporate case law can make legal outcomes more predictable
  • A large body of Delaware corporate case law eliminates the need for any court decisions
  • A large body of Delaware corporate case law makes all corporate outcomes random
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  • A large body of Delaware corporate case law can make legal outcomes more predictable
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U.S. Government & Civics

Which option accurately explains the Lower Counties on the Delaware?

  • The Lower Counties developed a political identity that was related to but distinct from Virginia
  • The Lower Counties developed a political identity that was related to but distinct from Pennsylvania
  • The Lower Counties developed a political identity that was related to but distinct from North Carolina
  • The Lower Counties developed a political identity that was related to but distinct from Connecticut
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  • The Lower Counties developed a political identity that was related to but distinct from Pennsylvania
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U.S. Government & Civics

What is the correct interpretation of Delaware’s 1776 independence and 1787 ratification?

  • Delaware’s path to statehood included both independence in 1776 and constitutional ratification in 1790
  • Delaware’s path to statehood included both independence in 1776 and constitutional ratification in 1787
  • Delaware’s path to statehood included both independence in 1776 and constitutional ratification in 1767
  • Delaware’s path to statehood included both independence in 1776 and constitutional ratification in 1782
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  • Delaware's path to statehood included both independence in 1776 and constitutional ratification in 1787
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United States of America

Which statement best summarizes Delaware’s colonial history?

  • Virginia’s colonial history reflects competition among several European powers
  • Delaware’s colonial history reflects competition among several European powers
  • New Jersey’s colonial history reflects competition among several European powers
  • Maryland’s colonial history reflects competition among several European powers
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  • Delaware's colonial history reflects competition among several European powers
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Geography of the United States

Which choice gives the correct context for Delaware’s rivers and coastal position?

  • Delaware’s rivers and coastal position helped attract colonial settlement
  • Virginia’s rivers and coastal position helped attract colonial settlement
  • Maryland’s rivers and coastal position helped attract colonial settlement
  • New Jersey’s rivers and coastal position helped attract colonial settlement
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  • Delaware's rivers and coastal position helped attract colonial settlement
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U.S. Government & Civics

Which statement is correct about Delaware’s First State identity?

  • Maryland’s modern First State identity is rooted in a constitutional event rather than in being the first European colony
  • New Jersey’s modern First State identity is rooted in a constitutional event rather than in being the first European colony
  • Virginia’s modern First State identity is rooted in a constitutional event rather than in being the first European colony
  • Delaware’s modern First State identity is rooted in a constitutional event rather than in being the first European colony
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  • Delaware's modern First State identity is rooted in a constitutional event rather than in being the first European colony
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U.S. Government & Civics

What is true about William Penn and Delaware?

  • The land that became Delaware later came under the authority of Roger Williams
  • The land that became Delaware later came under the authority of James Oglethorpe
  • The land that became Delaware later came under the authority of William Penn
  • The land that became Delaware later came under the authority of John Winthrop
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  • The land that became Delaware later came under the authority of William Penn
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United States of America

What is true about Delaware’s Civil War history?

  • Virginia’s Civil War history combines Union loyalty with the history of slavery
  • New Jersey’s Civil War history combines Union loyalty with the history of slavery
  • Delaware’s Civil War history combines Union loyalty with the history of slavery
  • Maryland’s Civil War history combines Union loyalty with the history of slavery
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  • Delaware's Civil War history combines Union loyalty with the history of slavery
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U.S. Government & Civics

Which description of the Lower Counties on the Delaware is accurate?

  • New Castle, Kent and Sussex were once known as the Lower Counties on the Delaware
  • New Castle, Kent and Sussex were once known as the Northern Counties of Virginia
  • New Castle, Kent and Sussex were once known as the Eastern Districts of New York
  • New Castle, Kent and Sussex were once known as the Upper Colonies of Maryland
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  • New Castle, Kent and Sussex were once known as the Lower Counties on the Delaware
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U.S. Government & Civics

Which fact best describes the Lower Counties on the Delaware?

  • The Lower Counties were politically connected with Connecticut
  • The Lower Counties were politically connected with North Carolina
  • The Lower Counties were politically connected with Pennsylvania
  • The Lower Counties were politically connected with Virginia
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  • The Lower Counties were politically connected with Pennsylvania
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U.S. Government & Civics

Which option accurately explains Delaware counties?

  • The Delaware counties began meeting in a separate legislative assembly in 1699
  • The Delaware counties began meeting in a separate legislative assembly in 1684
  • The Delaware counties began meeting in a separate legislative assembly in 1704
  • The Delaware counties began meeting in a separate legislative assembly in 1707
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  • The Delaware counties began meeting in a separate legislative assembly in 1704
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U.S. Government & Civics

What is the correct interpretation of Delaware and Pennsylvania?

  • Delaware and Connecticut continued to share a governor for many years after Delaware’s separate assembly began
  • Delaware and Virginia continued to share a governor for many years after Delaware’s separate assembly began
  • Delaware and North Carolina continued to share a governor for many years after Delaware’s separate assembly began
  • Delaware and Pennsylvania continued to share a governor for many years after Delaware’s separate assembly began
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  • Delaware and Pennsylvania continued to share a governor for many years after Delaware's separate assembly began
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United States of America

Which statement best summarizes In 1776, the three Delaware counties?

  • In 1771, the three Delaware counties organized themselves as an independent state
  • In 1776, the three Delaware counties organized themselves as an independent state
  • In 1756, the three Delaware counties organized themselves as an independent state
  • In 1779, the three Delaware counties organized themselves as an independent state
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  • In 1776, the three Delaware counties organized themselves as an independent state
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United States of America

Which choice gives the correct context for Caesar Rodney?

  • Caesar Rodney is remembered for riding to Philadelphia during the independence debate in 1771
  • Caesar Rodney is remembered for riding to Philadelphia during the independence debate in 1756
  • Caesar Rodney is remembered for riding to Philadelphia during the independence debate in 1776
  • Caesar Rodney is remembered for riding to Philadelphia during the independence debate in 1779
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  • Caesar Rodney is remembered for riding to Philadelphia during the independence debate in 1776
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United States of America

Which statement is correct about Caesar Rodney?

  • Samuel Adams’s arrival helped Delaware’s delegation support American independence
  • John Hancock’s arrival helped Delaware’s delegation support American independence
  • Caesar Rodney’s arrival helped Delaware’s delegation support American independence
  • Patrick Henry’s arrival helped Delaware’s delegation support American independence
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  • Caesar Rodney's arrival helped Delaware's delegation support American independence
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United States of America

What is true about the Christina River?

  • New Sweden was established along the Christina River in 1618
  • New Sweden was established along the Christina River in 1633
  • New Sweden was established along the Christina River in 1641
  • New Sweden was established along the Christina River in 1638
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  • New Sweden was established along the Christina River in 1638
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United States of America

What is true about Delaware’s capital in 1777?

  • Dover became Delaware’s capital in 1780
  • Dover became Delaware’s capital in 1772
  • Dover became Delaware’s capital in 1757
  • Dover became Delaware’s capital in 1777
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  • Dover became Delaware's capital in 1777
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United States of America

Which description of New Sweden is accurate?

  • William Penn led the expedition that established New Sweden
  • Peter Minuit led the expedition that established New Sweden
  • Roger Williams led the expedition that established New Sweden
  • John Smith led the expedition that established New Sweden
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  • Peter Minuit led the expedition that established New Sweden
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United States of America

Which description of Delaware’s colonial capital is accurate?

  • New Castle had served as Delaware’s colonial capital before Wilmington
  • New Castle had served as Delaware’s colonial capital before Georgetown
  • New Castle had served as Delaware’s colonial capital before Newark
  • New Castle had served as Delaware’s colonial capital before Dover
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  • New Castle had served as Delaware's colonial capital before Dover
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United States of America

Which fact best describes Fort Christina?

  • Fort McHenry stood at the site of present-day Wilmington
  • Fort Sumter stood at the site of present-day Wilmington
  • Fort Ticonderoga stood at the site of present-day Wilmington
  • Fort Christina stood at the site of present-day Wilmington
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  • Fort Christina stood at the site of present-day Wilmington
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