State Identity

Which fact best describes the meaning of Delaware’s First State nickname?

• The phrase First State refers to being the first European colony in North America, not to being the first colony founded in North America
• The phrase First State refers to being the largest U.S. state, not to being the first colony founded in North America
• The phrase First State refers to constitutional ratification order, not to being the first colony founded in North America
• The phrase First State refers to being the first state west of the Mississippi River, not to being the first colony founded in North America