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More on the Delaware ColonySuggested ReadingDelaware ColonyYear Delaware Colony Founded: 1638 Motivation for Founding: Peter Minuit was Dutch and formed New Sweden as part of New Netherland. When Charles II, King of England gave his brother James, the Duke of York, New Netherland, he demanded and received its surrender. He renamed New Sweden to Delaware. Significant Events:
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