Statehood

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

Which statement best summarizes Delaware’s 1787 statehood date?

• Delaware’s 1787 statehood date refers to its ratification of the federal Constitution
• Delaware’s 1782 statehood date refers to its ratification of the federal Constitution
• Delaware’s 1790 statehood date refers to its ratification of the federal Constitution
• Delaware’s 1767 statehood date refers to its ratification of the federal Constitution