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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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U.S. Government & Civics

Which fact best describes Moving the capital to Dover placed the?

Moving the capital to Georgetown placed the government in a more central and less exposed location
Moving the capital to Wilmington placed the government in a more central and less exposed location
Moving the capital to Newark placed the government in a more central and less exposed location
Moving the capital to Dover placed the government in a more central and less exposed location

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